LSU Players 2008 Media Guide

LSU INTRO THIS IS LSU TIGERS COACHES REVIEW HISTORY LSU The Tigers 84 Rahim Alem Defensive End 6-3 • 254 • Jr. • 2L New Orleans, La. St. Augustine HS 91 Charles Alexander Defensive Tackle 6-3 • 294 • Sr. • 2L Breaux Bridge, La. Breaux Bridge HS • 2006 SEC Freshman Academic Honor Roll Listed as the backup to sixth-year senior Kirston Pittman at defensive end going into the 2008 season … Expected to see a great deal of action due to LSU’s two-deep rotation on the defensive front … A player with good quickness and extraordinary athletic ability at the defensive end spot … Brother is starting safety for the Tigers - Chad Jones … For career, has played in 18 games with no starts … Has 10 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss, and a pair of sacks during his career. Projected to return to the starting lineup at defensive tackle in 2008 after missing most of the 2007 season with a knee injury … Started first three games of 2007 season before he was sidelined with a season-ending injury (ACL) to his right knee during a Wednesday practice the week of the South Carolina game … Of Alexander’s knee injury, LSU All-America defensive tackle Glenn Dorsey said, “Charles is a great player. We lost a lot when we lost him. He kept players off of me. We missed him a lot.” … Had knee surgically repaired in October and returned to the field on a limited basis during the spring … Expected to be at full strength for the season opener against Appalachian State … Played in 16 games with eight starts during career. SOPHOMORE SEASON (2007) Served as the backup at right defensive end for the Tigers … Played in 12 of LSU’s 14 games … Finished season with eight tackles, four of which went for losses … Added two sacks for 17-yards in losses … Also credited with one QB hurry and forced a fumble … Turned in the best game of his career against Tulane, recording a career-high three tackles, including two for losses and a sack ... Had two tackles and forced a fumble in the Tigers’ win over Middle Tennessee. REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON (2006) Played in six games with no starts … Finished year with two tackles and 1.5 tackles for loss … Had tackles for loss against Louisiana-Lafayette and Arizona … Broke up a pass in 45-3 win over Arizona in the second week of the season … Also saw action in games against Tulane, Mississippi State, Kentucky and in the Sugar Bowl Notre Dame. TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2005) Redshirted as a true freshman in 2005. HIGH SCHOOL A blue-chip defensive end rated among the nation's best ... Rated as the second-best prospect in Louisiana in 2004 ... Named the MVP of the Bayou Bowl, which is an all-star game between Louisiana and Texas ... Rated the nation’s seventh-best defensive end by Collegefootballnews.com ... Member of the Baton Rouge Advocate Super Dozen, the New Orleans Times-Picayune Top 20 Blue-Chip list and was a 5A first-team all-state selection ... Named to Tom Lemming’s Prep All-America team in 2004 .. Registered 79 tackles and eight sacks as a senior ... Displayed his athletic ability by blocking three kicks ... Delivered a terrific junior season, tallying 70 tackles, including 30 for losses, and 11 sacks ... Three-year starter ... Coached by Tyrone Payne. PERSONAL Full name is Rahim Akil Alem … Born Feb. 25, 1987, in New Orleans … Legally changed his name during the spring of 2006 … His new name is part Swahili, part Arabic and has nothing to do with a religious conversion, but his African heritage … Rahim means kind, compassionate and merciful; Akil means intelligent; and Alem means leader … Given name was Alfred Marvin Jones, Jr. … Parents are Al and Patti Jones … Brother is Chad, who is a starting safety for the Tigers … Dad is a high school principal … Al and Patti Jones wear the same LSU jerseys to each game – one has Rahim’s No. 84 on the front and Chad’s No. 3 on the back and the other wears the opposite with Chad’s number on the front and Rahim’s number on the back … Lists reading and writing poetry as his two favorite past times … Majoring in African-American studies … His dad was a defensive end at Tulane who lettered for the Green Wave from 1976-78. ALEM’S CAREER HIGHS Total tackles: 3 vs. Tulane, 2007 Tackles for loss: 2 vs. Tulane, 2007 Sacks: 1, twice ALEM’S CAREER DEFENSIVE STATS YEAR G-GS UT AT TT TFL SACKS PBU QBH INT FF FR JUNIOR SEASON (2007) Started first three games at defensive tackle alongside All-American Glenn Dorsey before an injury to his right knee the week of the South Carolina game sidelined him for the rest of the year … In three games, recorded six tackles and had a pair of quarterback hurries … Made a career-high tying four tackles against Middle Tennessee State ... Had one tackle against both Mississippi State and Virginia Tech. SOPHOMORE SEASON (2006) Played in a total of 13 games with six starts … Started final six games of season, including LSU’s 41-14 win over Notre Dame in the Sugar Bowl … Recorded 28 tackles, including three for losses, and 2.5 sacks on the year ... Turned in a career-high four stops three times -against Louisiana-Lafayette, Fresno State and Ole Miss ... Recorded sacks in the Tigers’ wins over Tulane and Ole Miss ... Had three tackles and a half sack against Tennessee. REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON (2005) Battled foot and ankle injuries most of the season … Saw action against Arizona State in the season opener, recording one tackle in the 35-31 LSU victory … Injured foot in practice a week later and missed the rest of the regular season … Dressed out against Georgia in the SEC Championship game and then against Miami in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl but didn’t see action in either contest. TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2004) Redshirted as a true freshman in 2004. HIGH SCHOOL First-team 4A all-state and named to the Baton Rouge Advocate Super Dozen and to the New Orleans Times-Picayune's Top 20 Blue-Chip list … Named District 4-5A Defensive MVP after having a stellar senior season ... Made 111 total tackles, including six for losses and five sacks in 2003 ... Earned first-team all-district honors junior and senior seasons ... Recorded 80 tackles and 10 sacks as a junior ... Former high school teammates with former Tigers Jessie Daniels and Jonathan Zenon ... Coached by Mike Mowad. PERSONAL Full name is Charles Gabriel Alexander … Born on Oct. 9, 1985, in Lafayette … Parents are Gerald and Shirley Alexander … Has two brothers, Craig and Reginald, and a sister, Yolanda … Majoring in interdisciplinary studies with emphasis on African-America studies and communication studies … Nickname is Cheese … Goal is to play in the NFL and/or to become a football coach. ALEXANDER’S CAREER HIGHS Total tackles: 4, four times Tackles for loss: 1, three times Sacks: 1, twice ALEXANDER’S CAREER DEFENSIVE STATS YEAR G-GS UT AT TT TFL SACKS PBU QBH INT FF FR 2006 2007 Totals 6-0 12-0 18-0 1 7 8 1 1 2 2 8 10 1.5-2 4-19 5.5-21 0 2-17 2-17 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 2005 2006 2007 Totals 1-0 12-5 3-3 16-8 1 11 3 15 0 17 3 20 1 28 6 35 0 3-10 0 3-10 0 2.5-7 0 2.5-7 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 74 2008 LSU FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE The Tigers LSU INTRO THIS IS LSU TIGERS COACHES REVIEW HISTORY LSU 40 Caleb Angelle Tight End 6-4 • 245 • Sr. • Sqd. Breaux Bridge, La. Breaux Bridge HS 78 Joseph Barksdale Offensive Tackle 6-4 • 310 • So. • 1L Detroit, Mich. Cass Tech • 2007 SEC Academic Honor Roll A walk-on who enters his fourth season with the Tigers … Joined the Tigers in 2005 and has been a part of the team since then, serving in various capacities, including seeing action as both a defensive end and tight end on the scout squad … Coming off a productive spring, one that saw him climb to No. 3 on the depth chart at tight end … Has seen action in three games during his LSU career, all coming during the 2007 season. True sophomore who provided backup on the offensive line in 2007 … Originally signed with LSU as a defensive lineman before switching to offensive tackle in fall camp last year … Came out of spring practice listed as the starter at right offensive tackle … Physical specimen who has all of the tools to be a dominating player in the trenches. JUNIOR SEASON (2007) Played in three games, all on special teams … Saw action in a total of 18 special teams plays – 9 vs. Louisiana Tech, 6 vs. Ole Miss and 3 vs. Arkansas ... Did not record any statistics. SOPHOMORE SEASON (2006) Did not see any game action. FRESHMAN SEASON (2005) Did not see any game action. HIGH SCHOOL Two-sport letterwinner at Breaux Bridge High School … Played linebacker in football and right field and pitcher in baseball … Earned all-district honors in football as a senior and also participated in the Bayou Bowl All-Star game … Coached in football by Mike Mowad. PERSONAL Full name is Caleb Joseph Angelle … Born on Aug. 21, 1985, in Lafayette … Parents are Marque and Pamela Angelle … Has two brothers – Marque Angelle, Jr., and Jessie Daniels, who is a former starting strong safety on the LSU football team … Majoring in business administration … Nickname is Crawfish. TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2007) Served as the Tigers’ backup to Carnell Stewart at right tackle ... Played in 14 games, including eight in a backup role on the offensive line … Starter on special teams for the Tigers in both point-after and field goal situations … Saw action in a total of 57 snaps from scrimmage on offense and another 98 on special teams … Lined up in the backfield in shortyardage and goal line situations … Was in on a season-high 18 snaps vs. Louisiana Tech. HIGH SCHOOL The top defensive tackle prospect in the Midwest who was a consensus five-star recruit by every recruiting publication … Graduated from high school in December of 2006 and joined the Tigers for spring practice in 2007 … Dominant player on the high school level and rarely challenged … Became the first signee from the state of Michigan in school history … Named to the prestigious Parade All-America Team … Dazzled scouts at the U.S. Army All-American Bowl as a member of the East team … Called by recruiting analyst Tom Lemming "one of the top-five defensive tackle prospects in America" … Compared to former U.S. Army AllAmerican and current Baltimore Raven Haloti Ngata … Chosen by the Detroit News as their No. 1 blue-chip prospect … A member of the Rivals.com Top 100 and Scout.com Hot 100 … Also named a SuperPrep All-American … Named to the Detroit News "Dream Team" after recording 73 tackles (17 for losses), 14 hurries, seven sacks, one interception and three forced fumbles as a senior … Received all-city honors as a junior after making 83 tackles (20 for losses), five forced fumbles, eight sacks and 10 fumble recoveries … A scholarathlete in the classroom who finished with a 3.5 GPA … Chose to attend LSU because of the football tradition and fine engineering program … Coached by Thomas Wilcher. PERSONAL Full name is Joseph Brennen Barksdale … Goes by Joe … Born on Jan. 1, 1989, in Detroit, Mich. … Parents are Joseph and Rita Barksdale … Has two siblings, Dalton and Camron … Majoring in business with emphasis in information systems and decision sciences (ISDS). 96 Kentravis Aubrey Defensive Tackle 6-3 • 285 • Fr. • RS Bastrop, La. Bastrop HS 48 Darry Beckwith Middle Linebacker 6-1 • 230 • Sr. • 3L Baton Rouge, La. Parkview Baptist HS Talented redshirt freshmen who will give the Tigers depth at the defensive tackle position. TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2007) Redshirted as a true freshman in 2007. HIGH SCHOOL Considered one of the state's top defensive line prospects as a senior in 2006 … Tabbed as a four-star prospect by Rivals.com … Member of the Baton Rouge Advocate Super Dozen, New Orleans Times-Picayune's Blue-Chip List and Atlanta Journal Constitution Super Southern 100 … Tallied 57 tackles, two sacks and a fumble recovery as a senior … Led Bastrop to a perfect 15-0 season and a Class 4A state title in 2006 … A two-time, first-team Class 4A all-state selection … As a junior, recorded 52 tackles -- 13 for losses and 10 sacks - and three fumble recoveries en route to a state championship … Coached by Brad Bradshaw. PERSONAL Full name is Kentravis Rashad Aubrey … Born on Feb. 19, 1988 … Parents are Kenneth Aubrey and Brenda Alford … Has three siblings – Kentavis, Kennequin, and Kennesia … Cousin is former LSU All-American Claude Wroten … Undecided on a major. • 2007 Second-Team All-SEC (SEC Coaches) Talented local product who is coming off his best season in an LSU uniform in 2007 … Will be counted on for leadership in 2008 … Earned second-team All-SEC honors last year at linebacker after registering 65 tackles with 6.5 of those going for losses … Enters third season as a starting linebacker … Tremendous hitter with great lateral movement and exceptional quickness to the football … Great work ethic … Can play from sideline to sideline with ease … Knowledge of the game is a strength. JUNIOR SEASON (2007) Started 12 games, all at middle linebacker … Earned second-team All-SEC honors from the league’s coaches … Missed two games (Louisiana Tech and Ole Miss) with a minor knee injury … Ranked fifth on team in total tackles with 65 … Added 6.5 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks and an interception … His interception came against Tennessee in the SEC Championship game … Interception stopped a Vol drive deep in LSU territory that could have tied the game with just over two minutes to play ... Recorded a career-high 12 tackles against Kentucky ... Was just off that pace vs. Arkansas, registering 11 tackles ... Led the Tigers with seven solo tackles and a PBU in the win over Alabama ... Had six stops, including two for losses and a sack, in the Tigers’ shutout of Middle Tennessee. SOPHOMORE SEASON (2006) Versatile linebacker who moved from outside (will) linebacker to middle (mike) linebacker midway through the season ... Played in 12 games with 11 starts … Missed the Ole Miss game (Game 11) after suffering a knee injury just seven plays into the Alabama contest ... Returned to action against Arkansas in the regular-season finale, finishing with five tackles 2008 LSU FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE 75 LSU INTRO THIS IS LSU TIGERS COACHES REVIEW HISTORY LSU The Tigers … Finished the year as the Tigers’ second-leading tackler with 65 stops, including 36 solo tackles ... Was also credited with four tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, an interception and a quarterback hurry ... Recorded the first pick of his career in the Tigers’ victory over Tennessee ... Turned in a season-high 11 tackles in the Tigers’ win over Fresno State ... Was also credited with a tackle for loss and a sack in that victory ... Against Arizona, had nine tackles to go along with a career-high 1.5 TFL and 1.5 sacks ... Was nearly as good against Auburn, leading the team with eight tackles … Played key role in LSU’s 41-14 win over Notre Dame, posting four tackles for a Tiger defense that limited the Irish to only 292 yards of offense. Had a season-high two pancake blocks in the win over Auburn ... Continues a trend at LSU that has seen the Tigers start only two players at left tackle since the start of the 2002 season ... Andrew Whitworth, now a member of the Cincinnati Bengals, started at left tackle for four years from 2002-05, never missing a game ... Black has followed that with 27straight starts at the position in 2006 and 2007. TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2005) Played in 12 games with no starts … Saw most of his action on special teams … Saw spotduty at linebacker … Tallied eight tackles, including five solo … Had a season-best three tackles in win over North Texas … One of only two true freshmen (other was running back Steve Korte) to see action for the Tigers in 2005. HIGH SCHOOL Widely considered the state's top linebacker and one of the top prospects in the south ... Member of Tom Lemming’s High School All-America team ... Rated No. 9 outside linebacker in the nation by ESPN ... 3A Defensive MVP in Louisiana as a senior ... First-team 3A allstate and was named to the New Orleans Times-Picayune’s Top 20 Blue-Chip list for Louisiana ... Totaled over 100 tackles as both a junior and senior … As a senior, made 135 tackles, including 20 for losses, and six sacks en route earning 3A defensive MVP honors ... Also recovered four fumbles ... Showed his athletic versatility as a standout running back as well ... Part of defensive unit that reached the 3A state quarterfinals in 2004 ... Totaled 140 tackles as a junior and earned honorable mention all-state recognition ... Coached by Kenny Guillot. PERSONAL Full name is Darry Douglas Beckwith, Jr. … Nickname is Dougie … Parents are Darry and Sandra Beckwith … Has one brother, Trell, and a sister, Marisha … Born May 15, 1987, in Baton Rouge … Majoring in sports studies. BECKWITH’S CAREER HIGHS Total tackles: 12 vs. Kentucky, 2007 Tackles for loss: 2, twice Sacks: 1.5 vs. Arizona, 2006 Interceptions: 1, twice BECKWITH’S CAREER DEFENSIVE STATS YEAR G-GS UT AT TT TFL SACKS PBU QBH INT FF FR REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON (2006) Started all 13 games at left tackle ... Was in on 739 of LSU’s 818 plays in 2006, recording 81 knockdown blocks and 19 pancakes ... The 739 snaps from scrimmage was the most of any Tiger lineman ... Against Kentucky, recorded a career-high 12 knockdown blocks and two pancakes ... Had 10 knockdowns and a career-high seven pancake blocks in the win over Tennessee ... Recorded 10 knockdowns and a pancake vs. Arkansas. TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2005) Redshirted as a true freshman in 2005. HIGH SCHOOL A blue-chip offensive lineman rated among the best in the state of Texas and nationally ... Ranked the nation’s No. 14 offensive tackle by ESPN ... Member of the Houston Chronicle Top 100 for the state of Texas ... Named first-team 5A all-state in Texas as a senior ... Explosive run blocker with great footwork ... As a senior, averaged four pancake blocks per game ... Only gave up one sack in 15 games ... Led his team through one of Texas' toughest districts into the 5A state championship ... Played both offensive tackle positions and saw some action at defensive tackle ... High school teammate of former LSU quarterback Matt Flynn ... Coached by Michael Owens. PERSONAL Full name is Ciron Qunadra Black … Born Oct. 29, 1986, in Tyler, Texas … Parents are Ronnie and Sandra Black … Parents are both preachers … Has three siblings – Kawune, Quinton, and Shamia … Lists fishing as a hobby … Favorite book and movie is “Friday Night Lights”, which is about high school football in the state of Texas … Majoring in communication studies and aspires to be a sportscaster after his football playing days are over. 60 Will Blackwell 0 4-15 6.5-26 10.5-41 0 2.5-13 1.5-14 4-27 0 0 4 4 0 1 2 3 0 1-(-7) 1-0 2-(-7) 0 0 0 0 0 0 1-0 1-0 2005 2006 2007 Totals 12-0 12-11 12-12 36-23 5 29 37 71 3 36 28 67 8 65 65 138 Offensive Guard 6-4 • 293 • Fr. • RS West Monroe, La. West Monroe HS 70 Ciron Black Offensive Tackle 6-5 • 320 • Jr. • 2L Tyler, Texas Robert E. Lee HS Goes into fall camp listed as the backup at left guard … Made the switch to the offensive side of the football during the spring … Spent the fall of his true freshman season on the defensive line … Continues to learn the guard position but the transition from defense to offense has gone well. TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2007) Redshirted as a true freshman in 2007. HIGH SCHOOL A blue-chip defensive lineman rated among the best in the nation at his position … Comes from a winning program after leading West Monroe to consecutive state titles in 2004 and 2005 … Ranked in Rivals.com's Top 100 for 2007 … Member of the Baton Rouge Advocate Super Dozen, New Orleans Times-Picayune's Blue-Chip List and Atlanta Journal Constitution Super Southern 100 … Started sophomore through senior seasons and was named to the Class 5A all-state first team twice … Finished his senior season with 54 tackles, four forced fumbles, four sacks and returned an interception for a touchdown … Racked up 80 tackles and eight sacks as junior … Coached by Don Shows. PERSONAL Full name is Robert Williams Blackwell … Goes by Will … Born Jan. 24, 1989, in Shreveport ... Parents are Jimmy and Sara Blackwell … Has one sister, Sally … Majoring in business. • 2007 Second-Team All-SEC (SEC Coaches) • 2006 Third-Team Freshman All-American (Sporting News) • 2006 Freshman All-SEC (SEC Coaches) LSU’s starter at left offensive tackle … One of the veterans on the LSU offensive line … Goes into junior season having started 27-straight games at left tackle … Played a school-record 1,031 snaps from scrimmage in 2007 … Joined Herman Johnson (1,030 snaps in 2007) as the only two players in school history to see action in over 1,000 plays from scrimmage in a single season … Teams with center Brett Helms and left guard Herman Johnson to give the Tigers one of the strongest left sides in college football … Intense competitor who excels at both run and pass blocking … Rarely takes a play off and has been on the field for every snap for the Tigers over the past two years with the exception of those plays when the game had already been decided … Team leader on offense. 13 Ron Brooks Defensive Back 5-11 • 180 • Fr. • RS Irving, Texas MacArthur HS SOPHOMORE SEASON (2007) Played and started all 14 games at left offensive tackle … Earned second-team All-SEC honors from the SEC Coaches … Helped pave the way for an LSU team that ranked second in the SEC and 11th in the country in rushing offense, averaging 214 yards per game ... Set a school record by playing 1,031 snaps from scrimmage in 2007 … In all, was on the field for 97.8 percent (1,031 of 1,054 snaps) during LSU’s national championship season … His 1,031 plays ranked first on the squad, one play ahead of Herman Johnson’s 1,030 snaps … Played every snap in games against South Carolina (69), Florida (80), Kentucky (91), Auburn (68), Alabama (80) and Tennessee (81) ... Led team with five pancake blocks and ranked second with 74 knockdown blocks ... Gave up just one sack last year ... Was impressive in back-to-back games vs. Florida and Kentucky, posting 11 knockdown blocks in each effort ... Versatile defensive back who possesses tremendous speed and outstanding cover skills … Can also double as punt and kickoff returner … Goes into fall camp in a battle for playing time with Chris Hawkins at left cornerback … Also listed as LSU’s No. 2 punt returner behind returning starter Chad Jones. 76 2008 LSU FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE The Tigers TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2007) Redshirted as a true freshman in 2007. HIGH SCHOOL One of the top all-around athletes in the state of Texas and the nation as a senior … A standout, dual-threat quarterback at MacArthur High School as a senior … Notorious for turning small plays into big gains … Very elusive and dangerous in the open field … A versatile talent with great hands … Played a prominent offensive roll in the U.S. Army AllAmerican Bowl for the West team … As a senior, rushed for 1,264 yards and 19 touchdowns … Also threw for 882 yards and nine touchdowns … Named the District 7-5A MVP as a senior … Racked up 322 yards in total offense with six touchdowns in a game against North Garland (168 yards rushing and 153 yards passing) … Tallied 43 receptions for 778 yards and 13 touchdowns as a junior … Also recorded over 300 yards in returning punts and kicks in 2006 … Coached by Brian Basil. PERSONAL Boring Oct. 16, 1988, in Dallas, Texas … Parents are Anthony and Lolette Brooks … Has two siblings, Kaelyn and Jasmine … Dad played college football at Texas A&M-Commerce and spent the 1993 season on the active roster with the Chicago Bears … Majoring in business. LSU INTRO THIS IS LSU TIGERS COACHES REVIEW HISTORY LSU 17 Shomari Clemons Linebacker 6-2 • 220 • Fr. • RS West Monroe, La. West Monroe Redshirted as a true freshman a year ago … Coming off a good spring that saw the redshirt freshman emerge as the backup to Perry Riley at the Buck linebacker spot … Signed with the Tigers in both 2006 and 2007 … Sat out the 2006 season gaining eligibility … Finally joined the team for fall camp in August of 2007. TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2007) Redshirted as a true freshman in 2007. HIGH SCHOOL Signed with LSU in 2007 after originally signing with the Tigers in 2006 … Did not enroll at LSU and sat out the entire 2006 season getting qualified … One of the top defenders in Louisiana as a senior at West Monroe High School in 2005 … Named to the Baton Rouge Advocate Second Dozen for 2005 as well as being a member of the New Orleans TimesPicayune Top 16 Blue Chip list in 2005 … Helped lead West Monroe to its first Class 5A state championship since 2000 in 2005 … Recorded 54 tackles with three tackles for loss en route to earning all-state honors as a linebacker as a senior … Had 60 tackles and five sacks as a junior despite missing the first six games due to injury … Coached by Don Shows. PERSONAL Full name is Shomari Khalid Clemons … Born Dec. 17, 1986, in Monroe … Mom is Hattie Clemons … Has three siblings, Martika, Andrew and Akialeh … Undecided on a major. 2 Demetrius Byrd Wide Receiver 6-2 • 195 • Sr. • 1L Miami, Fla. Miami Central HS Pearl River CC LSU’s starter at the “X” receiver position on offense … Emerged as one of LSU’s top receivers a year ago after transferring from Pearl River Community College … Player with big-play capability every time he touches the football … Has tremendous hands and is a precise route runner … Has shown the ability to outrun cornerbacks … Considered one of the top receivers in college football heading into the 2008 season … Did not start playing football until his senior year of high school … One of the few players in the history of college football who have played for a national title in both the junior college ranks as well as at a four-year institution as he did for LSU a year ago … His junior college team (Pearl River CC) lost to Blinn (Texas), 19-7, in the Pilgrim’s Bowl, the junior college national championship game, in 2006. 24 Harry Coleman Strong Safety 6-2 • 205 • Jr. • 2L Baldwin, La. West St. Mary HS JUNIOR SEASON (2007) Junior college transfer who made an immediate impact in his first year with the Tigers … Played in all 14 games with six starts … Ranked first on the squad in receiving TDs (7), second in receiving yards (621) and third in catches (35) … Nine of his 35 receptions went for at least 20 yards and had four catches of 35 yards or better, including two against Alabama … After going without a catch in two of his first three games, caught at least one pass in final 10 games … Had career-best six receptions against Alabama and Arkansas … Had career game against Crimson Tide as he had 144 receiving yards, which included a 61yard TD as well as a 35-yard reception that setup an LSU field goal early in the fourth quarter … Biggest moment of season came against Auburn as he hauled in a 22-yard TD reception with one second left in the 30-24 LSU win … Had four catches for 72 yards and a score vs. Tennessee in the SEC Championship game ... Caught 27-yard TD pass in SEC Championship Game that gave the Tigers a 13-7 lead early in the third quarter ... Also had a spectacular one-handed catch in traffic against the Vols ... Caught a career-high two touchdown passes against Arkansas, including a 2-yard grab with just under a minute left in regulation that tied the game at 28-28 ... Also had TD catches against Auburn, Florida and Middle Tennessee. PRIOR TO LSU One of the most coveted JUCO wide receivers … Came to LSU after two seasons at Pearl River Community College … Received a four-star rating as a member of Rivals.com's Top 100 junior college prospects … Caught 45 passes for 730 yards and five touchdowns as a sophomore … Led the Wildcats to their fourth-straight MACJC state championship … Hauled in the game-winning touchdown on a 36-yard touchdown pass late in the fourth quarter of the title game resulting in a 21-20 victory … Originally signed with Florida International after graduating from Miami Central High School … Coached by Tim Hatten. PERSONAL Born June 30, 1986, in Miami, Fla. … Mom is Sharon Byrd … Has two siblings, Terrance and Monique … Majoring in general studies … Considered the best dancer on the team and keeps the team in stitches with his Michael Jackson impersonation that has him moonwalk, jump in the air, come down in a split and raise back up without using his hands. BYRD’S CAREER HIGHS Receptions: 6, twice Yards: 144 vs. Alabama, 2007 Touchdowns: 2 vs. Arkansas, 2007 Long: 62 vs. Middle Tennessee, 2007 BYRD’S CAREER RECEIVING STATS YEAR G-GS REC. YDS. TD LG • 2007 ESPN All-Bowl Team (vs. Ohio State - BCS National Championship Game) Goes into the 2008 season as the starter at strong safety … Gave LSU fans a glimpse of what the future could hold with an outstanding performance against Ohio State in the BCS National Championship Game … Was pressed into duty in the first half against the Buckeyes when starter Craig Steltz went down with a stinger … Coleman responded by recording two tackles, recovering a fumble and having a QB hurry … Was rewarded for his play by earning a spot on ESPN’s All-Bowl Team following the conclusion of the 2007 Bowl Season … Considered one of the hardest hitters on the team … Has good instincts … Has learned the position from two of the best safeties in LSU history in LaRon Landry and Steltz. SOPHOMORE SEASON (2007) Played in 13 games with no starts … Finished with 18 tackles, one QB hurry and a fumble recovery … Most extensive action of season came against Ohio State in the BCS National Championship Game … Big play against the Buckeyes came when he picked up a fumble and returned it 14 yards early in the fourth quarter … Named to ESPN’s All-Bowl Team for his effort in the win over the Buckeyes … Credited with a career-best four tackles, three solo, against Mississippi State ... Had three tackles each against Tulane and Ole Miss ... Was also in on his first tackle for loss against the Green Wave ... A key contributor on special teams, he played on the Tigers’ kickoff, kickoff return and punt return units. REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON (2006) Played in all 13 games, contributing primarily on special teams ... A standout in that capacity as he ranked among team leaders with 12 special teams tackles … Named LSU’s Special Teams Player of the Week in wins over Louisiana-Lafayette and Mississippi State … Had two special teams tackles vs. Louisiana-Lafayette and added five special teams tackles against Mississippi State. TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2005) Did not see any action in 2005 … After originally signing with the school in 2004, joined the Tigers for the spring semester in 2005 … Sat out the fall of 2004 … Enrolled in school in January of 2005 and went through spring drills with the Tigers. HIGH SCHOOL One of the top linebackers in the state as a senior at West St. Mary High School in 2003 … Also a standout on offense, catching 14 TD passes as a senior … Added 170 tackles on defense in 2003 … Recorded more than 100 tackles and seven sacks as a junior ... Grabbed nine touchdown passes in 2002 … First-team 3A all-state in 2003 … Helped the Wolfpack to 2007 14-6 35 621 7 62 2008 LSU FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE 77 LSU INTRO THIS IS LSU TIGERS COACHES REVIEW HISTORY LSU The Tigers consecutive 3A state playoff appearances, including a 10-0 regular season mark in 2003 … A four-year lettermen in football, track, baseball and basketball ... Ran relays in track ... Coached by Andre Lockley. PERSONAL Full name is Andrew David Crutchfield … Born Feb. 18, 1989, in Charlotte, N.C. … Parents are Kevin and Cheryl Crutchfield … Has two brothers – Matt and Mike … Majoring in construction management. CRUTCHFIELD’S CAREER HIGHS Kickoffs 6 vs. Middle Tennessee, 2007 Yards: 408 vs. Middle Tennessee, 2007 Average: 68.6 vs. Kentucky, 2007 CRUTCHFIELD’S CAREER KICKING STATS YEAR G-GS NO. YDS. AVG. TB OB PERSONAL Full name is Harry Corday Coleman … Nickname among his teammates is “Hitman” … Born Nov. 10, 1985, in Franklin … Parents are Harry and Margaret Coleman … Majoring in general studies … Is a deacon at his church in Baldwin. COLEMAN’S CAREER HIGHS Total tackles: 4 vs. Mississippi State, 2007 Tackles for loss: 0.5 vs. Tulane, 2007 COLEMAN’S CAREER DEFENSIVE STATS YEAR G-GS UT AT TT TFL SACKS PBU QBH INT FF FR 2007 10-0 33 2,078 63.0 1 0 2006 2007 Totals 13-0 13-0 26-0 6 11 17 6 7 13 12 18 30 0 0.5-2 0.5-2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1-14 1-14 54 Jacob Cutrera Middle Linebacker 6-4 • 235 • Jr. • 2L Lafayette, La. Acadiana HS 98 Sidell Corley Defensive End 6-4 • 270 • Fr. • RS Mobile, Ala. McGill-Toolen HS Will serve as the backup to Darry Beckwith at middle linebacker … Player with good size, speed and knowledge of the game … Makes good decisions on the field … Also a key member of LSU’s cover units on special teams. Redshirt freshman who will add depth to the defensive line in 2008 … Came out of spring practice listed as the No. 3 left defensive end behind seniors Tyson Jackson and Tremaine Johnson. TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2007) Redshirted as a true freshman in 2007. HIGH SCHOOL A blue-chip defensive end rated among the top three overall players in the state of Alabama … A standout at the Alabama Junior All-Star Game and U.S. Army All-American Bowl for the East team … Ranked the fourth-best strongside defensive end in the nation by Rivals.com … A member of the Atlanta Journal Constitution Super Southern 100 and ESPN.com 150 … Showed his versatility by lining up at both defensive end positions, defensive tackle, fullback, tight end, and linebacker … Recorded 80 tackles and six sacks as a junior … Coached by Steve Savarese … His father is an assistant coach at McGill-Toolen … Teammates with fellow LSU signee Phelon Jones. PERSONAL Born Nov. 12, 1988, in Mobile, Ala. … Parents are Sidell and Lasona Corley … Has four siblings – Kiarra, Richard, and Hernandez … Undecided on a major. SOPHOMORE SEASON (2007) A key reserve at linebacker who actually started two games in the absence of Darry Beckwith … Played in 12 games with two starts (Ole Miss and Louisiana Tech) … Finished year with 21 tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss and an interception … Played well in both starts … In first start of season vs. Louisiana Tech, led Tigers with seven tackles, including one for a 2yard loss … Added an interception and a pass breakup in win over Tech … Had four tackles, forced a fumble and registered a quarterback hurry in road win over Ole Miss … Missed the Kentucky and Auburn games with an ankle injury. TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2006) Made an immediate impact both on defense and kick coverage units ... Established himself as a key member of the Tigers’ linebacking corps, serving as the backup at the middle (mike) linebacker position ... Named a third-team Freshman All-American by the Sporting News... Saw action in 11 games with one start (vs. Ole Miss) ... Finished that game with a career high and team-leading 11 tackles ... Finished season with 37 tackles, one pass breakup and a fumble recovery ... Had eight stops in the Tigers’ victory over Alabama and another six against Tulane … Led all Tigers with 20 special teams tackles. HIGH SCHOOL Considered the top linebacker prospect in the state of Louisiana … Graduated early and enrolled at LSU for the spring semester in 2006 … Led Acadiana High School to its first ever appearance in the Class 5A state championship game in 2005 … Ranked as the sixth-best prospect in Louisiana in 2005 by Tigerbit.com … Named Baton Rouge Advocate Super Dozen and to the New Orleans Times-Picayune Top 16 Blue Chip list … Orlando Sentinel AllSouthern Team and a member of FSN South’s Countdown to Signing Day “All-South” secondteam and the Atlanta Journal Constitution Super Southern 100 … Named first-team AllAcadiana as well as Defensive MVP for the parish .. Second-team prep All-American as a linebacker in 2005 … Academic All-State selection as well … Finished his senior season with 98 tackles, including 17 tackles for loss, and three sacks … Named Class 5A Defensive MVP for his efforts … Had 112 tackles and 15 sacks as a junior … Received all-district and all-state honors as both a junior and senior … Coached by Ted Davidson. PERSONAL Full name is Jacob Arnie Cutrera … Parents are Johnny and Julie Cutrera … Born on May 18, 1988, in Lafayette … Has a brother – John – who played football at Louisiana-Lafayette … Majoring in business administration. CUTRERA’S CAREER HIGHS Total tackles: 11 vs. Ole Miss, 2006 Tackles for loss: 1 vs. Louisiana Tech, 2007 Interceptions: 1 vs. Louisiana Tech, 2007 CUTRERA’S CAREER DEFENSIVE STATS YEAR G-GS UT AT TT TFL SACKS PBU QBH INT FF FR 39 Andrew Crutchfield Place Kicker/Punter 5-11 • 190 • So. • 1L Concord, N.C Northwest Cabarrus HS Versatile kicker who can handle both placekicks and punting … Lettered last year as a true freshman … Came out of spring practice listed as the backup to Josh Jasper for handling kickoff duties … Also in the mix for snaps at punter. TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2007) Played a total of 33 snaps … Shared kickoff duties with Josh Jasper and Sean Gaudet ... Averaged 63.0 yards on 33 kickoffs … Averaged an impressive 68.0 yards on six kicks vs. Middle Tennessee ... Bettered that against Kentucky, averaging a career-best 68.6 yards on three kicks. HIGH SCHOOL Considered one of the top five kickers in the nation … Ranked the No. 3 kicker in the country by Rivals.com and Scout.com … Voted the No. 1 kicker in the nation by Chris Sailer Kicking … Earned first-team Associated Press all-state honors as a senior … Converted on 39 of his 42 PATs and was 5-of-9 on field goals as a junior … Placed 85 percent of his kickoffs in the endzone … Coached by Mike Helms. 2006 2007 Totals 11-1 12 12-2 11 23-3 23 25 10 35 37 21 58 0.5-0 0 1.5-3 0 2-3 0 1 1 2 0 1 1 0 1-9 1-9 0 1 1 1-0 0 1-0 78 2008 LSU FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE The Tigers LSU INTRO THIS IS LSU TIGERS COACHES REVIEW HISTORY LSU 38 Brady Dalfrey Punter 6-0 • 207 • Sr. • Sqd. Carencro, La. Carencro HS SOPHOMORE SEASON (2006) Handled all of LSU’s placekicks ... Finished the season ranked seventh in the SEC in scoring, averaging 5.7 points per game ... Was successful on 50 of his 51 PATs during the year ... Only miss came when his fourth quarter attempt against Ole Miss was blocked ... Miss snapped a streak of 77 successful PATs, a streak that ranks as the second-longest in school history ... Was 8-of-13 on field goals attempts ... Sealed the Tigers’ victory against Ole Miss, connecting on a 26-yarder in overtime ... Was successful on a season-long 45-yard field goal attempt against Florida ... Hit a 44-yarder against Fresno State and was successful from 42 yards out against Auburn ... Was responsible for 10 points in the Tigers’ win over Notre Dame in the Allstate Sugar Bowl, successfully connecting on field goals of 25 and 37 yards as well as four PATs. TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2005) Made an immediate impact with the Tigers, handling PAT duties and short-range field goal attempts … Finished the year by making 45-of-46 PATs and was 4-of-5 on field goals … Capped season by making 35-straight PATs … Last PAT miss came in the second half against Mississippi State … Hit a season-long 35-yard field goal in win over Miami in Chickfil-A Peach Bowl … The 45 PATs ranked as the third-highest single-season total in school history … It also ranked as the second-most in the SEC in 2005 … Other field goals came against Tennessee (31 yards), Mississippi State (30 yards) and Arkansas (26 yards) … The 26-yard field goal against Arkansas proved to be the winning points against the Razorbacks, a victory that put the Tigers into the SEC Championship game. HIGH SCHOOL Three-year letterwinner at Grapevine High School ... Converted on 27-of-36 field goals during his prep career, with a long of 50 yards … Also served as the team's punter, averaging 43.7 yards per punt as a senior … Set a school record with an 81-yard punt … Also played on the soccer team … Coached by Scott Blanton. PERSONAL Full name is Colt Justin David … Born Nov. 26, 1985, in Bedford, Texas … Parents are Gary and Kathy David … Has one sister, Kelsey … Majoring in construction management. DAVID’S CAREER HIGHS FG attempted: 4 vs. Kentucky, 2007 FG made: 3, four times Long: 49 vs. Alabama, 2007 DAVID’S CAREER KICKING STATS Talented punter who is expected to handle the punting duties in 2008 … Emerged from spring practice at the starter at punter … Will also backup Jarrett Lee as the holder on placekicks. JUNIOR SEASON (2007) Did not see any game action. SOPHOMORE SEASON (2006) Did not see any game action. REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON (2005) Did not see any game action. TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2004) Redshirted as a true freshman in 2004. HIGH SCHOOL Standout punter at Carencro High School ... Averaged 47.9 yards on 37 punts as a senior ... Had a long punt of 71 yards ... Added punts of 67, 63, 62 and 61 yards for Carencro ... Also had 16 punts downed inside the 20-yard line as a senior ... Earned first-team 5A all-state honors in 2003 and was named all-district twice and All-Acadiana ... Coached by Mac Barousse. PERSONAL Full name is Brady Antoine Dalfrey ... Born May 5, 1986, in Lafayette ... Parents are Tracey and Charlotte Dalfrey ... Majoring in business. 6 Colt David Place Kicker 5-9 • 173 • Sr. • 3L Grapevine, Texas Grapevine HS YEAR FGM-FGA 1-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-99 LG PAT POINTS 2005 2006 2007 Totals 4-5 8-13 26-33 38-51 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-2 4-4 7-7 12-13 3-3 1-2 12-15 16-20 0-0 3-6 6-9 9-15 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-2 35 45 49 49 45-46 50-51 63-63 158-160 57 74 147 278 18 Richard Dickson Tight End 6-3 • 235 • Jr. • 2L Ocean Springs, Miss. Ocean Springs HS • First-Team All-SEC (AP, SEC Coaches) One of the most prolific kickers in school history … Has a shot a setting nearly every LSU kicking record this season … One of the most consistent kickers to play for the Tigers, having made .745 percent (38-of-51) of his field goal attempts and .988 percent (158-of160) of his point-after attempts … Enjoyed a record-breaking season a year ago, setting the SEC’s all-time scoring mark with 147 total points in 2007 … Broke a total of five LSU singleseason records in 2007, including field goals (26), field goal attempts (33), and points by kicking (141) … Rides a streak of 72 consecutive successful PATs into the 2008 season ... Ranks fourth in LSU history in career field goals attempted (51) and is third in career field goals (38) … Holds the LSU career mark in PATs with 158 and ranks fifth in school history in points scored with 278. • 2006 Second-Team All-SEC (SEC Coaches) • 2006 Honorable Mention Freshman All-American (Sporting News) Multi-talented tight end who excels in the passing game … A reliable blocker as well … Has tremendous hands … Good speed and has the ability to stretch the defenses … Will switch to No. 18 this year after wearing No. 82 in his first two years … Tied an LSU record for TD receptions by a tight end with five in 2007 … Also hauled in 32 passes, which ranks as the third-highest total for a tight end in school history. JUNIOR SEASON (2007) Has had one of the most successful seasons in school history for a kicker ... Handled all of LSU’s placekicks for the second-straight year … Ranked second in the SEC and sixth in the country in scoring, averaging 10.5 points a game ... Connected on 26-of-33 field goals, both school records … Made all 63 of his PATs ... Set the SEC record for points in a season with 147 and for total points scored by kicking with 141 … Capped season by making five-straight field goals of 40 yards or longer … Was successful on a career-long 49-yard attempt as well as a 43 yarder vs. Alabama ... Matched that 49-yard effort vs. Arkansas ... Was perfect on kicks of 48 and 43 yards against Ole Miss ... Scored the first touchdown of his career on a fake field goal attempt – holder and QB Matt Flynn flipped the ball over his shoulder to a sprinting David – who raced untouched 15 yards for the score against South Carolina … David became the first LSU player since Doug Moreau against Tulane in 1965 to score a TD and kick the ensuing extra point … The play was named the week’s Pontiac Game Changing Performance by ESPN ... Scored a season-high 16 points on a career-high three made field goals (31, 44, 28) and seven PATs against Middle Tennessee . .. Kicked three field goals in games against Middle Tennessee, Auburn and Kentucky. SOPHOMORE SEASON (2007) Played in all 14 games with three starts at tight end … Starts came against Middle Tennessee, Louisiana Tech, and Ole Miss … Ranked fourth on the squad with 32 catches and 375 yards … His five receiving touchdowns tied for second on team … The 32 catches is the third-highest total ever recorded at LSU by a tight end, trailing on Malcolm Scott (34 catches in 1981) and Mitch Andrews (34 catches in 1985) … Capped spectacular sophomore season by catching a pair of TD passes in LSU’s win over Ohio State in the BCS National Championship Game … Finished game with four receptions for 44 yards … Pulled in a careerhigh five passes for a career-best 69 yards vs. Arkansas ... Caught four passes four times in 2007 – against South Carolina, Kentucky, Alabama and Ohio State ... Scored TDs against South Carolina, Kentucky, Louisiana Tech and Ohio State. TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2006) Named a honorable mention Freshman All-American by the Sporting News as well as a second-team All-SEC pick by the league’s coaches ... Took over as the starter at tight end after Keith Zinger went down with a season-ending injury during the first month of the season ... Excelled at the position, starting nine of the Tigers’ 13 games ... Caught six passes 2008 LSU FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE 79 LSU INTRO THIS IS LSU TIGERS COACHES REVIEW HISTORY LSU The Tigers for 96 yards ... Had a career-high two catches in the Tigers’ win over Tennessee ... Pulled in a career-long 55-yard pass against Mississippi State. 68 Josh Dworaczyk Offensive Line 6-6 • 275 • Fr. • RS New Iberia, La. Catholic High of New Iberia HIGH SCHOOL Arguably, the No. 1 two-way player in the state of Mississippi ... Saw action as a tight end and defensive end ... The only player from Mississippi to participate in the U.S. Army AllAmerican Bowl ... Caught 39 passes for 523 yards and five touchdowns in 2005 ... Earned 2005 all-state honors on defense with 90 tackles and eight sacks ... Led his team to a 2004 Class 5A Championship appearance with 92 tackles, 15 sacks and three picks on defense and 23 catches for 399 yards and six touchdowns on offense ... Named to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Super Southern 100, the Jackson Clarion-Ledger Dandy Dozen, the Mobile Register Super Southeast 120 and the Orlando Sentinel All-Southern Team … Coached by Steve Jones. PERSONAL Full name is Richard Phillip Dickson … Parents are Dick and Cari Dickson … Born Nov. 17, 1987, in Moss Point, Miss. … Lists hunting and fishing as his hobbies … Majoring in business … Has a sister, Carly, who is in graduate school at LSU, and a brother, Travis … Dad played football at Mississippi State in the 1970s, earning a letter in 1976. DICKSON’S CAREER HIGHS Receptions: 5 vs. Arkansas, 2007 Yards: 69 vs. Arkansas, 2007 Touchdowns: 2 vs. Ohio State, 2007 Long: 55 vs. Mississippi State, 2006 DICKSON’S CAREER RECEIVING STATS YEAR G-GS REC. YDS. TD LG Young offensive line talent who will see action this year … Redshirted last year as a true freshman … Versatile player who can play either the guard or tackle position … Tremendous footwork and tenacity ... Goes into fall camp list as the backup to Lyle Hitt at the right guard spot on the offensive line. FRESHMAN SEASON (2007) Redshirted as a true freshman in 2007. HIGH SCHOOL The No. 1 offensive line prospect in Louisiana for 2007 … Named to the Rivals.com 250 with a four-star rating … Played in the inaugural Offense-Defense All-American Bowl in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. … Member of the New Orleans Times-Picayune's Blue-Chip List and Baton Rouge Advocate Second Dozen … Showed his versatility by being a standout on the defensive line as well … Named 2006 district MVP and Class 3A first-team all-state on defense with 99 tackles -- 28 for losses -- and 11 sacks … Had 70 tackles and five sacks as a junior … Maintained a 3.5 GPA … Coached by David Comeaux. PERSONAL Full name is Joshua Garrett Dworaczyk … Goes by Josh … Born Sept. 19, 1989, in Missouri City, Texas … Parents are Roger and Melissa Dworaczyk … Has three siblings – Jakob, Kristen, and Joseph … Majoring in business. 2006 2007 Totals 12-9 14-3 26-12 6 32 38 96 375 471 0 5 5 55 35 55 10 Ricky Dixon Wide Receiver 6-2 • 216 • So. • 1L LaPlace, La. East St. John HS 4 Jai Eugene Cornerback 5-11 • 184 • So. • 1L St. Rose, La. Destrehan HS Young receiver who is expected to contribute at that position in 2008 … Redshirted as a true freshman in 2006 and saw action in one contest in 2007 … Good route runner with soft hands … Versatile athlete who excelled as both a receiver and quarterback at the prep level. REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON (2007) A young receiver who added depth to the position ... Saw action in five games … Caught the first pass of his career against Middle Tennessee, pulling in a nine-yard toss. TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2006) Redshirted as a true freshman in 2006. HIGH SCHOOL One of Louisiana’s top wide receiver prospects … Played wide receiver, quarterback and tight end as a senior … Led team to the quarterfinals of the Class 5A state playoffs in 2005 … Accounted for 1,838 total yards and 25 touchdowns in 2005 en route to earning District 6-5A Offensive MVP honors … Named to Tigerbait.com Louisiana Top 20, Baton Rouge Advocate Super Dozen, Mobile Register Super Southeast 120, the New Orleans TimesPicayune Top 16 Blue-Chip list and the Orlando Sentinel All-Southern Team … Enjoyed a breakout junior season with 66 catches for 1,358 yards and 21 touchdowns … Coached by Larry Dauterive. PERSONAL Full name is Ricky Lee Dixon … Dad is Ricky Gales … Born Nov. 10, 1986, in New Orleans … Has two sisters, Denetta and Ditria … Majoring in general studies with concentrations in African-American studies, communication studies and sports studies. DIXON’S CAREER HIGHS Receptions: 1 vs. Middle Tennessee, 2007 Yards: 9 vs. Middle Tennessee, 2007 Long: 9 vs. Middle Tennessee, 2007 DIXON’S CAREER RECEIVING STATS YEAR G-GS REC. YDS. TD LG A talented defender who emerged from spring practice as the Tigers’ starting right cornerback … Versatile athlete who can also play on special teams … Played a key role as a backup to Chevis Jackson in 2007 … Very competitive and very much a team player … Known for his enthusiasm on the sidelines. REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON (2007) One of the top reserves in the Tigers’ secondary … Saw action in 12 of LSU’s 14 games and was credited with eight tackles and one PBU … Recorded a career-high two tackles in the win over Louisiana Tech ... Added a tackle and pass break-up against Tulane … Notched one solo tackle in the BCS Championship Game vs. Ohio State. TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2006) Redshirted as a true freshman in 2006. HIGH SCHOOL Widely considered the No. 1 skill athlete in the state in 2006 and rated in the top 10 of all defensive backs in the nation ... Did not play on defense as a senior because of his team's athletic need at quarterback ... Participated in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl ... Ranked as the nation’s 16th-best prospect by ESPN.com … Named to the Tigerbait.com Louisiana Top 20, Tom Lemming’s 2005 All-American Team, FSN South’s Countdown to Signing Day “All-South” first-team, Atlanta Journal Constitution Super Southern 100, Baton Rouge Advocate Super Dozen, Mobile Register Super Southeast 120 and the New Orleans TimesPicayune Top 16 Blue-Chip list … As a junior, made 25 tackles and seven interceptions to go along with one sack ... Threw for 1,165 yards and 10 touchdowns, while rushing for 750 yards and six touchdowns in 2004 ... Started off his junior year at cornerback but then made the move to quarterback the last eight games of the season ... Coached by Stephen Robichaux. PERSONAL Full name is Jai Eugene … Parents are Sharon Eugene and Titus Givens … Has two siblings, Jami and JaLisa … Born Feb. 8, 1987 … Majoring in African-American studies. 2007 5-0 1 9 0 9 EUGENE’S CAREER HIGHS Total tackles: 2 vs. Louisiana Tech, 2007 EUGENE’S CAREER DEFENSIVE STATS YEAR G-GS UT AT TT TFL SACKS PBU QBH INT FF FR 2007 12-0 5 3 8 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 80 2008 LSU FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE The Tigers LSU INTRO THIS IS LSU TIGERS COACHES REVIEW HISTORY LSU 99 Marlon Favorite Defensive Tackle 6-1 • 295 • Sr. • 3L Harvey, La. West Jefferson HS 23 Stefoin Francois Safety 6-1 • 200 • Fr. • RS Reserve, La. East St. John HS Key member of an LSU defensive line that should be considered among the best in the nation … Senior who will be counted on for leadership this year … Goes into fall camp in a battle with Ricky Jean-Francois for the starting spot at right defensive tackle … Graduated from LSU in May of 2008 with a degree in general studies … Very active in community service projects in and around Baton Rouge. A hard-hitting safety who redshirted as a true freshman in 2007 … Is expected to contribute as a key reserve on the depth chart at strong safety in 2008 … A tough, tenacious athlete with elite instincts. TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2007) Redshirted as a true freshman in 2007. HIGH SCHOOL One of the premier safety prospects in the nation … Rated the No. 8 safety in the nation by Scout.com and No. 5 by Rivals.com … Ranked by SuperPrep as the sixth-best defensive back in the country … Considered the No. 63 overall prospect in the nation by Rivals.com … Member of the Atlanta Journal Constitution Super Southern 100, New Orleans TimesPicayune's Blue-Chip List and Baton Rouge Advocate Super Dozen … Called by recruiting analyst Tom Lemming "one of the hardest hitting defensive players in the country and one of the most dominating players in the South" … Played for the winning West team in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl … Received Class 5A first-team all-state recognition after finishing his senior season with 81 tackles and five sacks … Racked up 97 tackles (61 solos), five sacks and two interceptions as a junior … Coached by Larry Dauterive. PERSONAL Full name is Stefoin Francois, Jr. … Parents are Stefoin Francois, Sr.; and Lisa Smith … Has one brother, Alphonse … Born Dec. 25, 1987, in New Orleans … Undecided on a major. JUNIOR SEASON (2007) Played in 11 games with six starts … Recorded 28 tackles and one tackle for a loss during LSU’s national championship season … Had a career-high six stops against both South Carolina and Auburn ... Was credited with four tackles vs. Florida ... Sat out SEC Championship Game against Tennessee with an ankle injury. SOPHOMORE SEASON (2006) Saw action in each of the Tigers’ 13 games, earning four starts ... Was credited with 18 tackles, including four for losses, a pair of sacks and a quarterback hurry ... Had a career night against Tulane, recording five tackles, including 1.5 for loss, and a sack, all of which marked career highs ... Had four tackles in the Tigers’ overtime victory over Ole Miss ... Against Alabama, was credited with three tackles, including one for loss, and a sack. REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON (2005) Played in three games in a backup role on the defensive line in 2005 … Played in wins over Vanderbilt, North Texas and Miami … Had two tackles against the Commodores … Did not record any statistics against North Texas or Miami. TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2004) Redshirted as a true freshman in 2004. HIGH SCHOOL A blue-chip defensive tackle considered to be rated in the top five nationally ... First-team All-American by USA Today and ranked as the nation's No. 1 defensive tackle prospect by ESPN.com … Member of the Atlanta Journal Constitution Super Southern 100, the Baton Rouge Advocate Super Dozen and the New Orleans Times-Picayune's Top 20 Blue-Chip list … First-team 5A all-state in 2003 … Totaled over 100 solo tackles and 100 assisted tackles throughout his career ... Earned first-team all-state honors as a senior with 115 tackles, nine sacks and 17 hurries ... Also an all-district and all-metro selection in 2003 ... Dazzled scouts at the U.S. Army All-American Bowl ... Led the Buccaneers to a 10-1 record and playoff berth in 2003 ... Made 105 tackles, including 35 tackles for loss and 20 sacks in 2002 ... Coached by Hank Tierney. PERSONAL Full name is Marlon Dominique Favorite … Born on June 22, 1986, in Gretna … Parents are Melkile and Mary Favorite … Has one brother, Melkile, Jr. … Considered to be among the best rappers on the team and has even performed at halftime of LSU men’s and women's basketball games … Got his start in music by singing tenor in the church choir . FAVORITE’S CAREER HIGHS Total tackles: 6, twice Tackles for loss: 1.5 vs. Tulane, 2006 Sacks: 1, twice FAVORITE’S CAREER DEFENSIVE STATS YEAR G-GS UT AT TT TFL SACKS PBU QBH INT FF FR 14 Andrew Hatch Quarterback 6-3 • 214 • So. • Sqd. Henderson, Nev. Cimarron-Memorial (Nevada) HS Harvard Former Harvard quarterback who transferred to LSU in the summer of 2007 … Originally walked on at LSU before earning a scholarship … Played in one game a year ago in a backup role … Was granted a medical redshirt following the season due to a shoulder injury, therefore, will be a sophomore for 2008 ... Came out of spring practice in a battle with Jarrett Lee for the starting quarterback position … A dual threat quarterback … Can run or pass with equal effectiveness … Has a good grasp of the Gary Crowton offense … Originally recruited by Crowton when he was the head coach at Brigham Young … Played junior varsity football for one year at Harvard before going on a Mormon mission. SOPHOMORE SEASON (2007) Played in one game for the Tigers … Saw action in LSU’s win over Middle Tennessee … Completed 1-of-2 passes for nine yards and ran for another 27 yards on four carries in the 44-0 LSU victory … Limited the rest of the year with a shoulder injury. PRIOR TO LSU Played his true freshman season at Harvard in 2005 … Quarterback for the Harvard junior varsity squad in 2005 … Played in the Harvard-Yale junior varsity game at the Yale Bowl … He ran for one TD and threw for another in the Harvard-Yale JV game … Left Harvard following his freshman season, going on what was planned to be a two-year Mormon mission in Chile … Injured knee playing soccer five months into his mission and had to return home to Utah to have surgery. PERSONAL Full name is Andrew Dale Hatch … Born on July 18, 1986, in Provo, Utah … Parents are Wendell and Julie Hatch … Has one sibling, Christian … Majoring in communication studies. HATCH’S PASSING CAREER HIGHS Attempts: 2 vs. Middle Tennessee, 2007 Completions: 1 vs. Middle Tennessee, 2007 Yards: 9 vs. Middle Tennessee, 2007 HATCH’S CAREER PASSING TOTALS YEAR G-GS ATT.-COMP.-INT. YDS. TD LG 2005 2006 2007 Totals 3-0 13-4 11-6 27-10 1 6 15 22 1 14 13 28 2 20 28 50 0 4-23 1-1 5-24 0 2-20 0 2-20 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 HATCH’S RUSHING CAREER HIGHS Attempts: 4 vs. Middle Tennessee, 2007 Yards: 27 vs. Middle Tennessee, 2007 Long: 11 vs. Middle Tennessee, 2007 2007 1-0 2-1-0 4 0 4 HATCH’S CAREER RUSHING TOTALS YEAR ATT. YDS. TD LG 2007 4 27 0 11 2008 LSU FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE 81 LSU INTRO THIS IS LSU TIGERS COACHES REVIEW HISTORY LSU The Tigers 29 Chris Hawkins Cornerback 6-1 • 181 • Jr. • 2L Walker, La. Walker HS PERSONAL Full name is Bobby Joseph Hebert III … Parents are Bobby and Teresa Hebert … Bobby is a former quarterback for the New Orleans Saints and Atlanta Falcons … Born Feb. 9, 1989, in Kenner … Grew up an LSU fan and grandfather attended games during the Tigers’ 1958 national championship season … Majoring in business. 74 Brett Helms Center 6-2 • 270 • Sr. • 3L Stuttgart, Ark. Stuttgart HS After two years as a backup, takes over a starter at the cornerback spot for the Tigers in 2007 … Turned heads in the spring with outstanding effort over the 15 practice sessions … Goes into fall camp listed as the starter at left cornerback … Has great speed and tremendous covering ability. SOPHOMORE SEASON (2007) Played in 13 games with no starts … Credited with 13 tackles and pass break-ups ... Made a career high five tackles, all solo stops, in the win over La. Tech ... Registered three tackles and a PBU against Middle Tennessee ... Also saw action on LSU’s punt return and kickoff units. REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON (2006) Played in 12 games with no starts ... Credited with four tackles ... Recorded a career-high three stops in the Tigers’ win over Kentucky. TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2005) Redshirted as a true freshman in 2005. HIGH SCHOOL One of the state's most coveted defensive back prospects ... Rated as the nation’s No. 22 cornerback by ESPN and No. 9 safety by Rivals.com ... Member of the Baton Rouge Advocate Super Dozen, the New Orleans Times-Picayune’s Top 20 Blue-Chip list as well as the Mobile Register Super Southeast 120 ... Saw limited action as a senior due to an ankle injury ... Did manage to rack up 1,397 yards and 18 touchdowns as a running back ... Averaged 6.4 yards per carry as a senior ... Caught 10 passes for 224 yards and three TDs as a wide receiver ... Had productive junior and sophomore campaigns tallying over 2,400 allpurpose yards ... All-around athlete who earned letters in track and basketball as well ... Competed in the 100 meters, 200 meters and long jump in track ... Coached by John Guerin. PERSONAL Full name is Christopher Jamal Hawkins … Born April 12, 1986, in Baton Rouge … Mom is Jeannette Terrance … Majoring in business administration. HAWKINS’ CAREER HIGHS Total tackles: 3, twice HAWKINS’ CAREER DEFENSIVE STATS YEAR G-GS UT AT TT TFL SACKS PBU QBH INT FF FR One of the most productive and consistent offensive linemen in school history … Enters third full season as a starter on the offensive line … Versatile lineman who has played both the center and guard positions during his career … One of the top centers in the nation and is listed on the Rimington Award Watch List going into the 2008 season … For career, has played in 33 games with 28 starts … Has started 26 times at center and the Tigers are 22-4 in those games … Makes all of the calls and checks for the offensive line … Graduated in May of 2008 with a degree in general studies. JUNIOR SEASON (2007) Played and started all 14 games ... Has helped pave the way for an LSU offense that ranked second in the SEC and 11th in the country in rushing yards per game … Played a total of 986 snaps from scrimmage … Played every snap in games against Florida (80 plays), Auburn (68), Alabama (80), Arkansas (101) and Tennessee (81) ... Paces the offensive line with 78 knockdown blocks this season ... Also has four pancake blocks to his credit ... Turned in a season-high 12 knockdown blocks in the win over Florida ... Had 11 knockdowns and two pancake blocks vs. South Carolina. SOPHOMORE SEASON (2006) Played and started in 12 games for the Tigers … Starting center who recorded a team-high 108 knockdown blocks and 15 pancake blocks, while being whistled for just four penalties ... Saw action on 695 plays from scrimmage ... Was dominate in the Tigers’ win over Tennessee, registering a season-high 28 knockdown blocks and two pancakes ... Turned in a solid performance against Tulane, recording a team-high 13 knockdown blocks and a season-best three pancake blocks ... Led the O-line with 10 knockdown blocks against Mississippi State ... Did not play against Fresno State (concussion). REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON (2005) Talented redshirt freshman who opened the year as the starter at left guard … Played in five games with two starts … Started against Arizona State and Tennessee before missing the Mississippi State and Vanderbilt games with an injury … Returned to action in a backup role against Florida … Saw limited action against Florida and Auburn before suffering a seasonending ankle injury against North Texas … In all, played a total of 105 snaps from scrimmage … Had three pancakes and 22 knockdowns … Allowed only one sack and one quarterback pressure … Whistled for one penalty. TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2004) Back-up offensive lineman who saw action in two games … Granted medical redshirt following the year … Saw first action in win over Arkansas State … Also played against Mississippi State … Had one pancake and one knockdown in 11 plays vs. Arkansas State. HIGH SCHOOL Arguably the top offensive lineman out of the state of Arkansas ... A four-year starter at offensive guard and defensive tackle ... Finished junior season with 48 tackles and five sacks on defense and registered 48 pancake blocks on the offensive line ... Member of state championship team that posted a 14-0 record in 2002 ... Member of a FSN South's Countdown to Signing Day "All-South" first team ... Coached by Bobby Bolding. PERSONAL Full name is Charles Brett Helms … Born on April 16, 1986, in Pine Bluff, Ark. … Parents are Ronnie and Margaret Helms … Has two siblings, Taylor and Trey … Trey is a member of the LSU football team … His dad graduated from LSU with a Ph.D. in agronomy, while his mom is a native of Baton Rouge … Hobbies include hunting and fishing … Favorite movie is “The Sandlot” and his favorite subject is math. 2006 2007 Totals 12-0 13-0 25-0 4 12 16 0 1 1 4 13 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 53 T-Bob Hebert Offensive Line 6-3 • 260 • Fr. • RS Norcross, Ga. Greater Atlanta Christian HS Solid offensive line prospect who redshirted as a true freshman in 2007 … Will contribute at the position in 2008 and play a big factor in the future. TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2007) Redshirted as a true freshman in 2007. HIGH SCHOOL The top center prospect in the Southeast for 2007 … The No. 2 center in the nation by Rivals.com and was a four-star selection … Received three stars by Scout.com as the nation's eighth-best center … Proved to be a dominant two-way lineman at Greater Atlanta Christian High School … Member of the ESPN.com 150 and Atlanta Journal Constitution Georgia Top 50 … Had arthroscopic surgery on his shoulder to repair a torn labrum and played his last nine games of the 2006 season with basically one arm … Posted a 91 percent blocking average as a junior with 54 pancake blocks … Totaled 28 tackles and five sacks at nose guard in 2005 … Maintained a 3.4 grade point average … Coached by Jimmy Chupp. 82 2008 LSU FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE The Tigers LSU INTRO THIS IS LSU 65 Lyle Hitt Offensive Guard 6-2 • 299 • Jr. • 1L Baton Rouge, La. Parkview Baptist HS of the Week honors ... The return for a TD was the second of his career and ties for the fifth longest in school history. TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2006) A running back/return specialist with lightning speed ... Proved to be just as valuable as a decoy on offense ... Carried the ball 14 times for 172 yards (12.3 avg.) and a score ... Scored his first career touchdown on a 38-yard run against Fresno State ... Finished the game with three carries for 58 yards, both career highs, in the win over the Bulldogs ... Was named the SEC Special Teams Player of the Week after scoring what proved to be the game-winning touchdown against Arkansas on a 92-yard kickoff return. ON THE TRACK (SPRING 2008) Continued to show why he is considered one of the elite sprinters in collegiate track and field with his performance in 2008 … Earned a total of three All-America honors in leading the Tigers to a fourth-place finish at the NCAA Indoor Championships and a runner-up finish at the NCAA Outdoor Championships … Anchored LSU’s 4x100-meter relay team to its sixth NCAA title all-time with the sixth-fastest time in collegiate history at 38.42 seconds at the NCAA Outdoor Championships … Added six more points at the NCAA Outdoor meet with a third-place finish in the 100-meter dash … Earned his first career indoor All-America honor with a runner-up finish in the 60-meter dash at the NCAA Indoor Championships … Recorded a seasonal best and new personal best time of 6.54 seconds in the 60-meter final at the national meet to finish the season with the third-fastest time in the world in 2008 … His time ranks No. 2 all-time in the history of LSU track and field … Was also a three-time All-SEC performer in 2008 … Earned all-conference honors in the short sprints with runnerup finishes in the 60 meters and 100 meters at the SEC Indoor and Outdoor Championships … Recorded a seasonal best time of 10.05 in the 100-meter final at the SEC Outdoor Championships … Ran the anchor leg on the Tigers’ winning 4x100-meter relay at the conference meet … Won 60-meter titles at the Bayou Bengal Invitational and Tyson Invitational during the indoor season and 100-meter titles at the Texas Relays, Tigers Invitational and LSU Alumni Gold during the outdoor season … Followed the collegiate season by competing in the 100 meters at the U.S. Olympic Trials in Eugene, Ore. … Advanced to the semifinal round where he finished the meet in 11th place. ON THE TRACK (SPRING 2007) Enjoyed a breakout sophomore season on the track in 2007 … Led the Tigers to a secondplace finish at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships after earning a pair of AllAmerica honors at the national meet … Was the national runner-up in the 100-meter dash after clocking a time of 10.06 seconds in the final on June 8 … Shattered what was then his own school record in the event with a blistering time of 10.02 in the national semifinal on June 7 … Also anchored the Tigers’ 4x100-meter relay team to an NCAA runner-up finish with a seasonal best time of 38.85 in the final at the national meet … Broke LSU great Xavier Carter’s school record in the 100 meters when he won the SEC title in 10.08 on May 13 … Set the school record in the 100 meters an impressive four times in 2007 … Also won NCAA Mideast Regional titles in the 100 meters and sprint relay … Helped the Tigers continue their tradition of excellence in the sprint relay by running the leadoff leg on the foursome that won the title at the prestigious Penn Relays on April 28 (39.73) … Followed his performance at the NCAA Outdoor Championships by winning a silver medal in the 100meter dash at the AT&T USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Indianapolis … Earned the right to represent the United States in the 100 meters and as a member of the 400-meter relay pool at the 2007 IAAF World Championships in Athletics in Osaka, Japan … Elected to sacrifice his spot on Team USA in order to prepare himself to compete during the 2007 football season … Did not compete during the indoor season while taking part in spring practice with the football team. HIGH SCHOOL One of the state's most underrated athletes who possesses incredible speed … Posted the nation’s fastest indoor times in the 55- and 60-meter dashes in 2005 ... Led Northeast High School to the 2A state title in the spring of 2005 by winning the 100 and 200 meters ... Was also second in the state meet in the long jump ... Has been clocked at 4.27 seconds in the 40-yard dash … Clocked as fast as 6.27 seconds in the 55-meter dash ... Accumulated 2,210 yards rushing (11.4 per carry) on 193 carries and 34 touchdowns as a senior ... Averaged 27.6 yards per punt return ... Rushed for 1,870 yards and 26 touchdowns as a junior ... Lightning-fast sprinter on the track ... Four-time state champion in the 200 meters and three-time state champion in the 100 meters ... Coached by David Masterson. PERSONAL Full name is Trindon Jerard Holliday … Born April 27, 1986, in Baton Rouge … Mom is Gwendolyn Richardson … Has three siblings - Treavion, Dennis and Damonte’ … Majoring in general studies. HOLLIDAY’S CAREER RUSHING HIGHS Attempts: 6, three times Yards: 73 vs. South Carolina, 2007 Touchdowns: 1, three times Long: 38 vs. Fresno State, 2006 HOLLIDAY’S CAREER RUSHING STATS YEAR G-GS ATT. YDS. TD LG TIGERS COACHES REVIEW HISTORY LSU • 2005 SEC Academic Honor Roll • 2006 SEC Academic Honor Roll • 2007 SEC Academic Honor Roll Former defensive tackle who has established himself as one of the top offensive guards in the SEC … Has made tremendous progress at the guard position since making the switch to the offensive side of the ball midway through the 2006 season … One of four returning starters on the offensive line … Excellent student who is a three-time member of the SEC Academic Honor Roll … One of the strongest players on the team. SOPHOMORE SEASON (2007) Played and started 13 games … Missed the Kentucky game with an injury … Played a total of 902 snaps … Key member of an LSU offensive line that helped the Tigers rank second in the SEC in rushing yards with 214 yards per game … Turned in his best game of the season vs. Alabama, recording nine knockdown blocks ... Had seven knockdowns against both South Carolina and Arkansas. REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON (2006) Switched from defensive tackle to offensive guard midway through the season due to injuries ...Played in three games, seeing the field against Louisiana-Lafayette, Arizona and Tulane, all on the defensive side of the ball ... Did not see any action on offense. TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2005) Redshirted as a true freshman in 2005. HIGH SCHOOL One of the state's top defensive linemen ... First-team 3A all-state in 2004 ... Member of the Baton Rouge Advocate’s Second Dozen ... Despite facing numerous double-teams still tallied 45 tackles, including nine for loss, and five sacks as a senior ... Missed three games in 2004 due to an ankle injury ... Made 75 tackles with four sacks as a junior ... High school teammates with current LSU teammate Darry Beckwith ... Coached by Kenny Guillot. PERSONAL Full name is Robert Lyle Murphy Hitt … Born Aug. 27, 1986, in Covington … Parents are Joe and Beth Hitt … Dad played football at Southeastern Louisiana … Has three siblings Rachael, Mason and Tucker … Mason is a member of the Louisiana Tech football team … Majoring in kinesiology. 8 Trindon Holliday Running Back/Return Specialist 5-5 • 160 • Jr. • 2L Zachary, La. Northeast HS • 2007 SEC Special Teams Player of the Week (Nov. 17 vs. Ole Miss) • 2006 SEC Special Teams Player of the Week (Nov. 24 vs. Arkansas) One of the fastest players to ever play college football … Doubles as a member of LSU’s nationally-prominent track and field team ... On the football field, has established himself as a scoring threat every time he touches the football … Holds the school-record with a pair of kickoff returns for touchdown … Offensively, has become a consistent contributor out of the backfield … A player that the Tigers like to get in space … Has a knack for making defenders miss … Because of his small size, many times LSU will try to “hide” him behind the offensive line before giving him the football … A five-time All-American on the track … Competed in the U.S. Olympic Trials in the 100-meter dash … Finished third at the 2008 NCAA Outdoor meet in the 100-meter dash and ran the anchor leg for LSU’s national champion 4x100-meter relay team. SOPHOMORE SEASON (2007) Doubled as a running back and return specialist … Rushed for 364 yards and two touchdowns on 53 carries and then added 498 yards and one TD on 19 kickoff returns … Averaged 6.9 yards per rush and 26.2 yards on kickoff returns … Rushed for a career-high 73 yards and a score on six carries against South Carolina ... TD came on a season-long 33yard run ... Carried the ball five times for 45 yards and a TD vs. La. Tech ... Returned a kick 98 yards for a score in the win over Ole Miss ... Play earned him SEC Special Teams Player 2006 2007 Totals 12-0 13-0 25-0 13 53 66 161 364 525 1 2 3 38 33 33 2008 LSU FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE 83 LSU INTRO THIS IS LSU TIGERS COACHES REVIEW HISTORY LSU The Tigers HOLLIDAY’S CAREER KICKOFF RETURN STATS YEAR NO. YDS. AVG. TD LG win over Alabama, posting a career-best two sacks to go with three pass breakups … Had four tackles and two quarterback hurries in wins against both Florida and Auburn. 2006 2007 Totals 5 19 24 162 498 660 32.4 26.0 27.5 1 1 2 92 (TD) 98 (TD) 98 28 R.J. Jackson Wide Receiver 6-0 • 209 • Jr. • 1L Houston, Texas Westside HS SOPHOMORE SEASON (2006) One of the SEC’s most dominating defensive linemen, he was named a second-team All-SEC selection by the league’s coaches ... A key member of the Tigers’ defensive front, he has started all 13 games at left end ... Led the team in sacks (8.5) and tackles for loss (10) ... His 8.5 sacks ranked as the fifth most in the SEC in 2006 ... Also credited with 37 tackles, a team-high six quarterback hurries, four broken up passes, an interception and one forced fumble ... Named the SEC Defensive Lineman of the Week following the Alabama game where he recorded four tackles, a sack and broke up two passes ... Registered a career-high six tackles twice -- against Louisiana-Lafayette and then at Auburn ... Recorded the first interception of his career in the Tigers’ win over Kentucky ... Against Tulane, had two tackles, including one for a loss, and a sack ... Also credited with a forced fumble, a quarterback hurry and a pass breakup against the Green Wave. REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON (2005) Earned a spot on the Freshman All-SEC team as voted on by the league’s coaches and the Sporting News after recording 13 tackles and two sacks in 12 games … Reliable backup on the defensive line … Added five quarterback hurries … Recorded career-best four tackles and one sack in win over Mississippi State … Had three tackles and a sack for a 6-yard loss in the second game of his career vs. Tennessee. TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2004) Redshirted as a true freshman in 2004. HIGH SCHOOL Considered to be the top defensive end in Louisiana ... Played on both sides of the ball as an offensive and defensive tackle … Named the 2A Defensive Player of the Year after capping off a torrid senior season with 84 tackles, 16 sacks and 17 hurries ... Led a talented defense alongside LSU signee Quinn Johnson to win the 2A state championship ... Member of the Baton Rouge Advocate Super Dozen and the New Orleans Times-Picayune's Top 20 BlueChip list in 2003 … Named the 2A Defensive Player of the Year in Louisiana as well as being an all-district and all-parish selection in 2003 ... Also lettered in basketball for West St. John ... Coached by Larry Dupont. PERSONAL Full name is Anthony Tyson Jackson … Born June 6, 1986, in New Orleans … Majoring in communication studies … Favorite sports movie is “Rocky” … Aspires to be a teacher. JACKSON’S CAREER HIGHS Total tackles: 8 vs. Kentucky, 2007 Tackles for loss: 2, twice Sacks: 2 vs. Alabama, 2007 Interceptions: 1 vs. Kentucky, 2006 JACKSON’S CAREER DEFENSIVE STATS YEAR G-GS UT AT TT TFL SACKS PBU QBH INT FF FR • 2006 SEC Freshman Academic Honor Roll Made the move from running back to wide receiver in 2007 … Should played a key role at wide receiver in 2008. SOPHOMORE SEASON (2007) Saw action at wide receiver in all 14 games as a backup at the position. REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON (2006) Split time between running back and wide receiver … Played in the Tulane and Mississippi State games as well as the Allstate Sugar Bowl ... Recorded a solo tackle against Notre Dame. TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2005) Redshirted as a true freshman in 2005. HIGH SCHOOL Highly-touted running back prospect who was arguably the most athletic player in the state of Texas ... A consensus Prep All-American in 2004 … Saw action at running back, defensive back and return specialist in high school ... Produced one of the most prolific careers in Westside High School history and had his jersey retired at the end of his senior season ... As a senior, rushed for 774 yards and hauled in 37 passes for 837 yards with a combined 34 total touchdowns ... Eclipsed the 1,000-yard rushing mark as a junior, racking up 1,034 yards (9.8 per carry) with 19 touchdowns ... Pulled down six interceptions also as a junior ... First-team 5A all-state as a senior ... Rated as the nation’s No. 10 tailback by ESPN in 2004 ... Played in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl ... Coached by Bill Wilson. PERSONAL Full name is R.J. Jackson … Mom is Benita Pecore … Has three siblings – Johnny, Ebony, and Lakeisha … Born Nov. 26, 1986 … Plays the saxophone … Majoring in business. JACKSON’S CAREER RECEIVING STATS YEAR G-GS REC. YDS. TD LG 2006 2007 Totals 3-0 14-0 17-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2005 2006 2007 Totals 13-0 13-12 14-14 40-26 8 13 17 38 5 24 19 48 13 37 36 86 2-6 10-43 4.5-23 16.5-72 2-6 8.5-39 3.5-20 14-65 0 4 10 14 5 6 15 26 0 1-0 0 1-0 0 1 1 2 0 1-0 0 1-0 93 Tyson Jackson Defensive End 6-5 • 291 • Sr. • 3L Edgard, La. West St. John HS 30 Josh Jasper Place Kicker 6-0 • 165 • So. • 1L Memphis, Tenn. Ridgeway HS Sophomore kicker who split time on kickoff duties in 2007… Slated to take over the starting role on kickoffs in 2008 and could see action at punter after a productive spring. • 2006 Second-Team All-SEC (SEC Coaches) • 2006 SEC Defensive Lineman of the Week (Nov. 11 vs. Alabama) • 2005 Freshman All-SEC (SEC Coaches, Sporting News) Goes into the 2008 season as one of the nation’s top defensive ends … Has tremendous speed from the edge … Has the combination of size, strength and quickness that only a few defensive ends possess ... Has a tremendous wing span as well ... One of the leaders on the defensive side of the football … Called a “defensive freak” by ESPN’s Kirk Herbstreit … For career, has 86 total tackles, 16.5 tackles for losses and 14 sacks. TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2007) Shared the Tigers’ kickoff duties as a true freshman with Andrew Crutchfield and Sean Gaudet ... Averaged 59 yards on 39 kicks ... Averaged an impressive 63.7 yards on four kicks against Auburn ... Bettered that in the win over Louisiana Tech, averaging a careerbest 65.2 yards on five kicks … Had one punt for 40 yards that was pinned inside the 20yard line. JASPER’S CAREER HIGHS Number: 7 vs. Virginia Tech, 2007 Yards: 383 vs. Virginia Tech, 2007 Average: 65.2 vs. Louisiana Tech, 2007 JASPER’S CAREER KICKING STATS YEAR G-GS NO. YDS. AVG. TB OB JUNIOR SEASON (2007) Teamed with Glenn Dorsey to give LSU one of the most intimidating defensive fronts in college football … Started all 14 games at left defensive end … Credited with 36 total tackles, including 4.5 tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks … Led team with 15 quarterback hurries … Second on team with 10 pass breakups … Capped season with a sack for a 9-yard loss and a forced fumble in LSU’s win over Ohio State in the BCS National Championship Game … Registered a career-best eight tackles in triple-overtime loss to Kentucky … Had big game in 2007 11-0 39 2,301 59.0 1 1 84 2008 LSU FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE The Tigers LSU INTRO THIS IS LSU TIGERS COACHES REVIEW HISTORY LSU 90 Ricky Jean-Francois Defensive Tackle 6-3 • 281 • Jr. • 2L Miami, Fla. Carol City HS 79 Herman Johnson Offensive Guard 6-7 • 351 • Sr. • 3L Olla, La. Denton (Texas) HS • 2007 BCS National Championship Game Defensive MVP • 2006 First-Team Freshman All-American (Sporting News) • 2006 Freshman All-SEC (SEC Coaches) As talented a player that the Tigers have on the defensive side of the football … Has pure raw power that allows his to physically overwhelm offensive lineman … Add to his power an explosive first step and he has all of the tools necessary to be LSU’s next dominating defensive tackle … Had breakout game against Ohio State in last year’s BCS National Championship Game, earning defensive MOP honors … Also member of the LSU track and field team … Throws the shot put and the discus for the nationally-ranked Tigers. • 2007 First-Team All-SEC (AP, SEC Coaches) One of the most physically imposing players in college football … Tremendous physical specimen who is the biggest player to ever wear the purple and gold … Returns as the starter at left guard … Can also play both tackle positions … Has also lined up in the backfield in short-yardage and goal-line situations … Has all of the tools necessary, including a huge frame, to dominate at the collegiate level … Physically overpowers defensive tackles ... Has surprisingly quick feet and good mechanics despite his huge size ... Goes into his senior season with 25 career starts (22 at left guard, three at right guard) … Has seen action in a total of 37 games in his LSU career. SOPHOMORE SEASON (2007) Played in just two games after serving a 12-month suspension for an off the field issue … Returned to action for the SEC Championship Game and helped the Tigers to a 21-14 win over Tennessee … Finished season with a bang, earning defensive MOP honors in the BCS National Championship Game against Ohio State … Had six tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, a half sack and blocked a field goal in LSU’s win over the Buckeyes … Added a quarterback hurry against Ohio State as he led a Tiger defense that dominated the Buckeyes … Had three tackles in SEC title game win over Tennessee. REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON (2006) A key reserve on the Tigers’ defensive front, was named a first-team Freshman All-American by the Sporting News ... Saw action in 12 of the Tigers’ 13 games and earned his first career start against Auburn ... Finished the Auburn game with three tackles, including one for loss, and a sack ... Both the TFL and sack marked the first of his career ... Recorded a seasonhigh four tackles twice, first against Tulane and then vs. Alabama ... Also recovered a fumble and blocked a field goal against the Green Wave ... Against the Tide, had a career-high 1.5 TFL, a sack and broke up a pass ... On the year, made 27 tackles and was credited with 5.5 TFL, three sacks, a blocked kick, a quarterback hurry, a fumble recovery and a pass breakup. TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2005) Redshirted as a true freshman in 2005. HIGH SCHOOL The No. 1 defensive line prospect in the state of Florida ... Participated in the CaliFlorida Bowl ... Ranked as the No. 3 defensive prospect in the nation by Collegefootballnews.com ... Named to the prep All-America team by both Riddell and Tom Lemming ... First-team allstate as a senior ... Member of the Orlando Sentinel Top 100 for Florida and a member of the FSN South’s Countdown To Signing Day” All-South” first team ... Named the Dade (Fla.) County Male Athlete of the Year in both 2004 and 2005, becoming the only two-time winner of the award in its 49-year history ... Skilled pass rusher whose quickness and instincts separate him from others ... Equally as impressive in throwing the shot put and discus for the track team ... Closed out his career with a remarkable senior season, registering 93 tackles, 15 sacks and three interceptions ... Also forced six fumbles and recovered three as well ... Set the Florida state record for sacks in a game with 6.5 ... Had a breakout junior season with 87 tackles, including 27 for losses, 10 sacks and eight forced fumbles ... Won the state championships in the shot put and discus as both a junior and senior ... Recorded the nation’s third-best toss in the shot put with a throw of 65-5 3/4 in 2005 ... Coached by Walt Frazier. PERSONAL Full name is Ricky Barkley Jean-Francois … Nickname is The Freak … Born Nov. 23, 1986, in Miami … Mom is Zora Jones … Majoring in general studies with emphasis in communication studies and sports studies. JEAN-FRANCOIS’ CAREER HIGHS Total tackles: 6 vs. Ohio State, 2007 Tackles for loss: 1.5 twice Sacks: 1, three times JEAN-FRANCOIS’ CAREER DEFENSIVE STATS YEAR G-GS UT AT TT TFL SACKS PBU QBH FF FR BLK JUNIOR SEASON (2007) Starter in all 14 games at left guard … Earned first-team All-SEC honors from both the AP and the SEC Coaches … Paved the way for an LSU rushing attack that rated second in the SEC and 11th nationally … Joined Ciron Black as the only players in school history to play more than 1,000 plays from scrimmage in a single season … Played a total of 1,030 snaps as a junior, one fewer than Black … Credited with 58 knockdown blocks and two pancake blocks ... Recorded 11 knockdowns and a pancake block, both season highs, in the win over Tulane ... Had eight knockdowns in the win over South Carolina ... Played every offensive snap in games against South Carolina (69 plays), Florida (80), Kentucky (91), Auburn (68), Arkansas (101) and Tennessee (81). SOPHOMORE SEASON (2006) Started the last 10 games of the season on the offensive line ... Got the nod at right guard twice and left guard eight times ... Recorded 62 knockdown blocks and 22 pancake blocks ... Played a total of 649 snaps from scrimmage ... Didn’t miss a snap in four straight games (vs. Tennessee, Alabama, Ole Miss and Arkansas) ... Recorded a season-high 17 knockdown blocks and four pancakes in the Tigers’ win over Tennessee ... Contributed nine knockdowns vs. Alabama ... Had a season-best five pancake blocks to go along with three knockdowns against Florida ... Did not play against Auburn. REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON (2005) Played in 11 games with one start … Started for first time in career against Vanderbilt … Also saw action on LSU’s field goal and PAT protection units … Saw action on 160 snaps from scrimmage, which included a career-best 39 against Vanderbilt and 25 against Mississippi State …. Recorded one pancake and 25 knockdowns … Did not allow a sack and gave up just two quarterback pressures. TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2004) Played in two games … Granted a medical redshirt … Saw action on 13 snaps against Arkansas State and then played 29 snaps in a win over Mississippi State … Missed all of fall camp after getting an infection from a spider bite. HIGH SCHOOL One of the most sought after offensive lineman in the nation ... Graded out at 88 percent at tackle and did not allow an entire sack his senior season ... Shined in the U.S. Army AllAmerican Bowl in December of 2003 ... Coached by Gary Fischer. PERSONAL Full name is Herman Johnson III … Parents are the late Herman Johnson and Karen Johnson … Born Jan. 29, 1985, in West Monroe … Weighed 15 pounds and 14 ounces at birth … Is listed as one of the biggest babies on record to be born in the state of Louisiana … Story goes that the doctor who delivered Herman told his mom at the time that he was a future LSU Tiger … To this day, the doctor who delivered Herman calls Herman’s mom each year letting her know that no other baby has broken her record and that her baby is still the largest ever born in the state of Louisiana … Nicknamed “the House” … Majoring in communication and sports studies … Has lost what is comparable to a first grader (50 pounds) since coming to Baton Rouge … Weighed close to 400 pounds when he signed with the Tigers and now has his weight down to the 350-pound range … Lists fishing and cleaning as what he likes to do in his spare time … Spent time babysitting in high school. 2006 2007 Totals 12-1 2-2 14-3 10 5 15 17 4 21 27 9 36 5.5-28 1.5-4 7-28 3-23 0.5-1 3.5-24 1 0 1 1 1 2 0 0 0 1-0 1 0 1 1-0 2 2008 LSU FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE 85 LSU INTRO THIS IS LSU TIGERS COACHES REVIEW HISTORY LSU The Tigers 45 Quinn Johnson Fullback 6-2 • 238 • Sr. • 2L Edgard, La. West St. John HS SOPHOMORE SEASON (2006) Saw action in 10 games and recorded two tackles … Had one tackle in season opener against Louisiana-Lafayette and then followed that with another stop against Arizona … Also saw action on special teams. REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON (2005) Played in nine games with no starts … Saw action in a backup role on the defensive line … Part of a rotation at defensive end that allowed the Tigers to keep starters Melvin Oliver and Chase Pittman fresh during games … Recorded seven tackles, with two of those going for losses … Had one sack for a 12-yard loss in overtime win over Alabama … Had three tackles in the win over Ole Miss … Added four quarterback hurries vs. the Rebels and finished season with seven QB hurries to his credit. TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2004) Redshirted as a true freshman in 2004. HIGH SCHOOL A four-star blue-chip athlete by most recruiting publications ... Made 113 tackles, including 12 for loss, and six sacks as a junior ... Rated as the No. 16 defensive end prospect by Collegefootballnews.com and No. 21 by ESPN.com ... Coached by Mike Coker. PERSONAL Full name is Tremaine Weston Johnson ... Parents are Willie and Doris Ward ... Has three siblings - James, Kaytasha and Kelvin ... Born Sept. 26, 1985 ... Majoring in general studies with concentrations in African-American studies, communication studies and sports studies. JOHNSON’S CAREER HIGHS Total tackles: 4 vs. Auburn, 2007 Tackles for loss: 1, three times Sacks: 1, twice JOHNSON’S CAREER DEFENSIVE STATS Returns as LSU’s starter at fullback …. A solid fullback that is known for his hard hitting and superb blocking skills … Originally signed with the Tigers as a linebacker before making the switch to the offensive side of the ball for the 2006 season … Has found a home at fullback and plays a prominent role with the LSU offense. JUNIOR SEASON (2007) Played in all 14 games with five starts … Did not record any rushing stats, but did catch three passes for 21 yards … Pulled in a pair of nine-yard passes, the first against South Carolina and the second in the SEC Championship game vs. Tennessee ... Added a threeyard reception against Ohio State in the BCS National Championship Game … Made an impact on special teams where he teamed with Mit Cole and Lazarius Livingston to form “the shield” on punts. SOPHOMORE SEASON (2006) Played in 12 games, contributing primarily on special teams ... Recorded three tackles in that capacity ... Also rushed the ball twice for six yards. REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON (2005) Played in one game, seeing action in LSU’s win over Mississippi State … Recorded one assisted tackle in the win over the Bulldogs. TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2004) Redshirted as a true freshman in 2004. HIGH SCHOOL One of the state's top linebacker prospects ... Saw action on both sides of the ball, including fullback and linebacker ... Helped lead West St. John to a 14-1 overall record and the 2A state championship in 2003 ... Member of the Baton Rouge Advocate Super Dozen as well as being selected to the New Orleans Times-Picayune's Top 20 Blue-Chip list … Earned alldistrict honors in 2002 after making 122 tackles ... Rushed for over 800 yards and 11 touchdowns as a junior ... Teammates with current Tiger Tyson Jackson ... Coached by Laury Dupont. PERSONAL Full name is Quinn Marcus Johnson ... Parents are Arthur and Merita Johnson ... Born Sept. 30, 1986, in New Orleans ... Majoring in communication studies and sports studies. JOHNSON’S CAREER RUSHING HIGHS Attempts: 1, twice Yards: 4 vs. Tulane, 2006 Long: 4 vs. Tulane, 2006 JOHNSON’S CAREER RUSHING STATS YEAR G-GS ATT. YDS. TD LG YEAR G-GS UT AT TT TFL SACKS PBU QBH INT FF FR 2005 2006 2007 Totals 9-0 10-0 13-0 32-0 5 1 3 9 2 1 8 11 7 2 11 20 2.0-12 0 1.5-3 3.5-15 1.0-12 0 1.0-2 2.0-14 0 0 0 0 7 0 3 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 Chad Jones Safety 6-3 • 222 • So. • 1L New Orleans, La. Southern Lab HS • 2007 Freshman All-American (Sporting News) • 2007 Honorable Mention Freshman All-American (CollegeFootballNews.com) • 2007 Freshman All-SEC (Coaches, Rivals.com) A tremendous all-around athlete who was one of the top freshmen defensive backs in the nation in 2007 … An outfielder on the baseball team at the beginning of the year but turned his focus solely on football for the remainder of the season … A 13th-round selection of the Houston Astros in the 2007 MLB Draft … Extremely aggressive with great speed and size … Possesses all of the intangibles for having a promising career as a safety … Heads into fall camp as the backup to Harry Coleman at strong safety … Slated to see a lot of action at nickel back, will handle the punt return duties, and see time at kick returner. 2005 2006 2007 TOTALS 1-0 12-0 14-5 27-5 -- Played on defense -2 6 0 0 0 0 2 6 0 4 0 4 47 Tremaine Johnson Defensive End 6-2 • 282• Sr. • 3L Galena Park, Texas Galena Park HS Solid defensive end who has improved every year … Heads into fall camp as the backup to Tyson Jackson at left end … One of five seniors on the defensive line … Recipient of the team’s Most Improved Award following spring drills. TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2007) Made his presence felt in all 14 games ... Finished with 34 tackles, three tackles for loss, two sacks, a pick, a forced fumble and three pass breakups ... Registered a career-high six tackles, including one for a loss of seven yards, vs. Tennessee in the SEC Championship Game ... Was impressive in the win over Alabama, recording four tackles, a pair of sacks and a forced fumble ... His second sack against the Tide resulted in a fumble that set up the game-winning score with just over a minute left in the game ... Against Florida, knocked down the game-saving pass in the end zone as time expired ... Recorded five tackles vs. Arkansas ... Grabbed his first career interception against Kentucky with an incredible leaping play ... Also made his mark on LSU’s special teams units where he made a teamleading 23 tackles in that capacity ... Displayed his versatility as a punt returner and kick returner. HIGH SCHOOL Highly-touted, two-sport athlete who is considered the top safety prospect in America … Ranked the No. 1 safety in the nation by Rivals.com and Scout.com and rated the 18th and 11th overall prospects in the nation by the recruiting services, respectively … A consensus, five-star All-American by every recruiting publication … One of four defensive backs in the country to be named to the prestigious Parade All-America Team … Member of the Atlanta Journal Constitution Super Southern 100, New Orleans Times-Picayune's Blue-Chip List JUNIOR SEASON (2007) Served as the backup at left end behind Tyson Jackson ... Played in 13 of LSU’s 14 games … Registered 11 tackles, including 1.5 for losses and a sack ... Credited with three quarterback hurries ... Recorded a career-high four tackles, including his first sack of the season, in the win over Auburn ... Had three tackles and a quarterback hurry vs. Middle Tennessee ... Against South Carolina, was in on a tackle for loss and forced a fumble. 86 2008 LSU FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE The Tigers and Baton Rouge Advocate Super Dozen … Began his career at St. Augustine in New Orleans before evacuating to Southern Lab in Baton Rouge following Hurricane Katrina … Led the Kittens to a state semifinal berth as a senior … Tallied 138 tackles and 12 interceptions while rushing for 464 yards and 12 touchdowns as a senior … Returned six of his 12 picks for scores … Played in the inaugural Offense-Defense All-American Bowl in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. … Had 81 tackles, 11 pass breakups and four interceptions as a junior … Considered one of the elite baseball prospects in the state as a left-handed pitcher or outfielder … Coached by Michael Roach. LSU INTRO THIS IS LSU TIGERS COACHES REVIEW HISTORY LSU HIGH SCHOOL One of the elite all-around athletes in the Southeast and considered one of the top five recruits in the state of Alabama for 2007 … Rated the No. 13 cornerback in the nation by Scout.com and the 51st prospect overall by ESPN.com … Named the 2006 Alabama Gatorade Player of the Year after a stellar senior year at wide receiver, cornerback and kick returner … Finished with 96 tackles and two interceptions and tallied 1,085 all-purpose yards in 2006 … Also received Class 6A first-team all-state honors … An outstanding track athlete as a triple jumper and long jumper … Teammates with fellow LSU player Sidell Corley … Maintained a 3.0 GPA … Coached by Steve Savarese. PERSONAL Full name is Phelon A. Jones … Comes from an athletic family … Parents are Anthony and Nadine Jones … Father is the defensive backs coach at McGill-Toolen … Has two brothers, Tiger and Carvel … Tiger plays wide receiver for the Georgia Force in the Arena Football League, while Carvel is a senior linebacker at Troy … His cousin is Robert McCune, a former Louisville standout and Miami Dolphins linebacker … Born Nov. 28, 1988 … Majoring in kinesiology. PERSONAL Full name is Chad D’Orsey Jones … Parents are Al and Patti Jones … Older brother is teammate Rahim Alem, the Tigers’ backup right defensive end … Born Oct. 5, 1988 … Undecided on a major. JONES’ CAREER HIGHS Total tackles: 6 vs. Tennessee, 2007 Tackles for loss: 2 vs. Alabama, 2007 Sacks: 2 vs. Alabama, 2007 Interceptions: 1 vs. Kentucky, 2007 JONES’ CAREER DEFENSIVE STATS YEAR G-GS UT AT TT TFL SACKS PBU QBH INT FF FR 83 3.0-32 2.0-25 4 1 1-0 1 0 2007 14-0 26 8 34 Mitch Joseph Tight End 6-5 • 243 • Fr. • RS New Iberia, La. Catholic-New Iberia HS 76 Jarvis Jones Offensive Line 6-7 • 294 • So. • 1L Rosenburg, Texas Lamar Consolidated HS Highly-touted tight end who is projected to be the top reserve at that position in 2008 … A big target with great concentration and hands. TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2007) Redshirted as a true freshman in 2007. One of the top young, elite offensive linemen on the squad who will play a crucial role in 2008 … Could possibly move into a starting spot at right tackle and will battle Joseph Barksdale for playing time at the position … One of only two true freshmen on the offensive line to see playing time in 2007 … Possesses a wide wing span with excellent pass blocking ability. HIGH SCHOOL One of the top blocking tight ends in the state and the nation … Rated the nation's No. 20 tight end by Rivals.com and No. 5 by Scout.com … As a senior, hauled in 17 passes for 254 yards … Earned Class 3A all-state honors as a junior after catching 16 passes for 404 yards and two touchdowns … Member of the New Orleans Times-Picayune's Blue-Chip List and Baton Rouge Advocate Second Dozen … Coached by David Comeaux. PERSONAL Full name is Michael Benjamin Joseph, Jr. … Parents are Michael and Catherine Joseph … Has one brother, Albert … Born Dec. 13, 1989 … Majoring in kinesiology. TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2007) Saw action at both tackle and guard in a backup role during his true freshman season … Played in seven games, including the first three games of the year … Served as the Tigers’ backup left tackle behind Ciron Black and also spelled Lyle Hitt at right guard ... Was in on a total of 63 plays from scrimmage ... Played a season-high 18 snaps versus Louisiana Tech and registered a career-high three knockdowns and a pancake block in the victory. HIGH SCHOOL One of the top offensive line prospects in the state of Texas and the Southwest region … Rated the No. 10 offensive tackle in the nation by Scout.com … A member of the Houston Chronicle Top 100 for Texas … Was a defensive end early in his career until he was moved to the offensive line after his sophomore season … Played in the inaugural Offense-Defense All-American Bowl in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. … Helped his team to a semifinal berth in the 2006 playoffs … As a junior, earned first-team all-district honors on the offensive line after recording 54 pancake blocks and giving up no sacks … Coached by Lydell Wilson. PERSONAL Full name is Jarvis Isiaha Jones … Parents are Darrell Jones and Angela Mayberry … Has one sibling, Kwanza … Born Feb. 28, 1988, in Austin, Texas … Undecided on a major. 1 Brandon LaFell Wide Receiver 6-3 • 205 • So. • 2L Houston, Texas Lamar HS • 2006 Freshman All-SEC (SEC Coaches) Talented receiver who will be among the best in the SEC in 2008 … Emerged as one of LSU’s “go-to” receivers in 2007, catching 50 passes for 656 yards and four scores … Has good size and speed along with great hands ... Good leaping ability and is not afraid to leave his feet to catch a pass. 25 Phelon Jones Defensive Back 5-11 • 195 • Fr. • RS Mobile, Ala. McGill-Toolen HS Outstanding defensive back who heads into fall camp as one of the Tigers’ important reserves in the secondary … Comes from an athletic family and has the ability to become an impact player in 2008 … Projected to back up Jai Eugene at right cornerback. SOPHOMORE SEASON (2007) Played in all 14 games with nine starts … First on team in receiving yards (656) and second in receptions (50) … Caught four TD passes and averaged 13.1 yards a reception … Had a breakout game in LSU’s win over Virginia Tech ... Caught seven passes for 125 yards, both of which marked career highs ... The 100-yard game was the first of his career ... Caught 10yard TD pass against Ohio State in the third quarter that put the Tigers up for good at 17-10 … Had five catches go for 80 yards and a score in the win over Louisiana Tech ... Also had touchdown catches against both Mississippi State and Arkansas ... Led the team with four catches and 76 yards against Tulane ... Scored the first rushing touchdown of his career against MTSU, running 18 yards for the score. REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2006) Saw action in 11 of the Tigers’ 13 games ... Earned his first career start against Alabama ... On the year, caught five passes that went for 140 yards and two touchdowns ... Had one of the most impressive starts to a playing career at LSU, catching a 58-yard touchdown reception on his first career play from scrimmage against Louisiana-Lafayette in week one ... Matched that 58-yard effort in the Allstate Sugar Bowl to record his second TD grab of the season ... TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2007) Redshirted as a true freshman in 2007. 2008 LSU FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE 87 LSU INTRO THIS IS LSU TIGERS COACHES REVIEW HISTORY LSU The Tigers Also had catches against Arizona, Tulane and Alabama … Named to the Freshman All-SEC team. TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2005) Redshirted as a true freshman in 2005. HIGH SCHOOL One of the most underrated wide receivers in the nation ... Member of the Houston Chronicle Top 100 and named first-team All-Greater Houston Area in 2004 ... Named to Tom Lemming’s Prep All-America team ... Caught 46 passes for 1,116 yards and 16 touchdowns as a senior ... Proved to be a valuable defensive back, pulling down eight interceptions and returning four for touchdowns, including one for 87 yards ... Returned punts of 65 and 58 yards for touchdowns ... Recorded seven catches for 224 yards and two touchdowns against Bellaire High on Oct. 22 ... As a junior, hauled in 49 passes for 552 yards and 15 touchdowns ... Also a standout point guard on the basketball team ... Coached by Tom Nolen. PERSONAL Born Nov. 4, 1986, in Houston … Mom is Joyce Hicks … Nickname is Jo Jo … Majoring in general studies. LAFELL’S CAREER HIGHS Receptions: 7 vs. Virginia Tech, 2007 Yards: 125 vs. Virginia Tech, 2007 Touchdowns: 1, four times Long: 58, twice LAFELL’S CAREER RECEIVING STATS YEAR G-GS REC. YDS. TD LG REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON (2007) Saw limited action in each of the Tigers’ 14 games... Had eight tackles, including 1.5 in losses and a sack ... Recorded a career-high four tackles in LSU’s shutout of Middle Tennessee ... Had two tackles and his first career sack against Mississippi State ... Was also a key contributor on special teams where he teamed with Mit Cole and Quinn Johnson to form “the shield” on punts and also played on the kickoff return unit. TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2006) Redshirted as a true freshman in 2006. HIGH SCHOOL One of the state’s top defensive line prospects for the Class of 2006 … Named to Tigerbait.com Louisiana Top 20, the Baton Rouge Advocate Second Dozen, the Mobile Register Super Southeast 120 and the New Orleans Times-Picayune Best of the Rest … Named 5A first-team all-state as well … Finished a stellar senior season with 82 tackles, 18 tackles for loss, eight sacks and 11 quarterback hurries … Totaled 89 yards in losses on the season … Had four fumble recoveries, including two returned for TDs … Junior season was cut short due to a torn ACL suffered in his second game … Coached by Billy Laird. PERSONAL Full name is Lazarius Cortez Levingston … Nickname is Pep … Born Nov. 16, 1987, in Monroe … Parents are James Levingston and Marilyn Williams … Majoring in communication studies. LEVINGSTON’S CAREER HIGHS Total tackles: 4 vs. Middle Tennessee, 2007 Tackles for loss: 1 vs. Mississippi State, 2007 Sacks: 1 vs. Mississippi State, 2007 LEVINGSTON’S CAREER DEFENSIVE STATS YEAR G-GS UT AT TT TFL SACKS PBU QBH INT FF FR 2006 2007 Totals 11-1 14-9 25-10 5 50 55 140 656 796 2 4 6 58 58 58 2007 14-0 3 5 8 1.5-8 1-7 0 0 0 0 0 12 Jarrett Lee Quarterback 6-2 • 190 • Fr. • RS Brenham, Texas Brenham HS 77 Ernest McCoy Offensive Line 6-5 • 333 • Fr. • RS Belle Glade, Fla. Glades Central HS Strong-armed quarterback who is in a position to be a starter in 2008 … Redshirted as a true freshman in 2007 … Had an impressive spring and goes into fall camp in a battle with Andrew Hatch for the starting job … Smart player who makes good decisions. An intimidating presence on the offensive line who is expected to contribute after earning a redshirt in 2007 … Has all the tools to succeed at the collegiate level … Heads into fall camp as the backup to Ciron Black at left tackle. FRESHMAN SEASON (2007) Redshirted as a true freshman in 2007. HIGH SCHOOL Impressive pocket-passing quarterback ranked in the top three in the state of Texas and the top 15 in the nation … Member of the Houston Chronicle Top 100 … According to scouts, had a standout week at the inaugural Offense-Defense All-American Bowl in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. … Led his team to a District 18-4A championship and a berth in the state playoff semifinals as a senior … Completed 170-of-264 passes for 2,384 yards and 28 touchdowns as a senior … Had a 64 percent completion percentage in 2006 and was voted district MVP … Connected on 250 of his 350 passes as a junior for 3,425 yards and 40 touchdowns in a spread offense … Named the 2005 Greater Houston Offensive MVP and was an all-state selection … Also a member of the basketball team … His father, Stephen, was an assistant coach at Brenham High School … Coached by Glen West. PERSONAL Full name is Calen Jarrett Lee … Goes by Jarrett … Born June 2, 1989, in San Angelo, Texas … Parents are Stephen and Molly Lee … Has three siblings – Jordan, Jacy and Katie … Undecided on a major … Lists his favorite sports hero as John Elway. TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2007) Redshirted as a true freshman in 2007. HIGH SCHOOL One of the leading offensive line prospects in the state of Florida … Ranked the No. 13 offensive guard in the nation by Rivals.com and a four-star selection by Scout.com … Considered one of the top 40 overall prospects in Florida … Helped lead Glades Central to the 3A state championship and a national ranking as a senior … Received Class 3A secondteam all-state accolades … One of several blue-chip recruits on the Glades Central roster … Coached by Willie Snead. PERSONAL Full name is Ernest Edward McCoy … Mother is Kecia McArthur … Has five siblings – Ertaviois, Erntrell, Ernhevious and Dreuly … Born Jan. 8, 1988, in Pahokee, Fla. … Undecided on a major. 44 Danny McCray Safety 6-1 • 206 • Jr. • 2L Rosenburg, Texas Lamar Consolidated HS 95 Lazarius Levingston Defensive End 6-4 • 277 • So. • 1L Ruston, La. Ruston HS Lends quality depth at defensive end for the second-straight season. Talented defensive back who has made significant contributions in the secondary in each of his first two seasons … Can play a variety of positions, including safety, or a cover corner or even a blitzing linebacker … Goes into fall camp listed as the backup to Curtis Taylor at free safety … Sees the bulk of his action when LSU’s goes to nickel or dime packages on defense … Has good cover skills and a knack for finding the football … Hard-hitter who has good speed to the football. 88 2008 LSU FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE The Tigers SOPHOMORE SEASON (2007) Played in 14 games with three starts (vs. Florida, Kentucky and Auburn) … Starter in LSU’s nickel and dime packages … Registered 64 tackles, four sacks and three tackles for loss from the defensive back position … Also added a pair of interceptions and recovered a fumble … Had a career game in the Tigers’ win over South Carolina, recording a career high and team-leading 11 tackles, plus an interception and a PBU ... Led the team with eight tackles vs. Ole Miss ... Was the team’s second-leading tackler against Virginia Tech with seven stops ... Had a career-high two sacks and a fumble recovery against Middle Tennessee … Had three solo tackles in LSU’s win in the national championship contest. TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2006) Made his presence felt in the Tigers’ secondary as a true freshman, playing in all 13 games and recording 30 tackles, three forced fumbles and a pick ... His three forced fumbles ranked as the eighth-most in the SEC ... Registered a career-high five tackles twice, first against Tulane and then vs. Mississippi State ... Also pulled in his first career interception against the Green Wave ... Had four stops in the Tigers’ win over Fresno State. HIGH SCHOOL Hard-hitting, physical safety prospect from the talent-rich Houston area ... Rated by many as one of the top-five defensive backs in the state of Texas ... Saw action at both safety and linebacker during his high school career ... Member of Class 5A state championship team in 2004 ... Earned first-team all-district honors in 2005 … Ranked No. 22 in the nation by Rivals.com in a listing of safeties … Recorded 96 tackles and two interceptions as a junior ... A standout track sprinter as well ... Maintained a 4.0 GPA ... Coached by Corby Meekins PERSONAL Full name is Danny DeWayne McCray … Born March 10, 1988, in Houston … Mom is LaQuita McCray-Harris … Has two siblings - Kemberly and Dannyell … Majoring in business. MCCRAY’S CAREER HIGHS Total tackles: 11 vs. South Carolina, 2007 Tackles for loss: 2 vs. Middle Tennessee, 2007 Sacks: 2 vs. Middle Tennessee, 2007 Interceptions: 1, three times McCRAY’S CAREER DEFENSIVE STATS YEAR G-GS UT AT TT TFL SACKS INT PBU QBH FF FR LSU INTRO THIS IS LSU TIGERS COACHES MITCHELL’S CAREER HIGHS Receptions: 3 vs. Tulane, 2007 Yards: 32 vs. Tulane, 2007 Long: 16, twice MITCHELL'S CAREER RECEIVING STATS YEAR G-GS REC. YDS. TD LG 2006 2007 Totals 8-0 11-3 19-3 1 5 6 3 56 59 0 0 0 3 16 16 REVIEW HISTORY LSU 87 Jared Mitchell Wide Receiver 5-11 • 192 • Jr. • 2L New Iberia, La. Westgate HS One of LSU’s elite two-sport standouts who plays wide receiver on the football team and serves as the starting left fielder for the baseball team … A key member of LSU’s receiving corps whose role will increase even more in 2008 … Instrumental in leading the Tigers to the 2008 College World Series where his play and hustle sparked a 23-game winning streak … Split time between baseball and football during the spring … Hauled in an 8-yard touchdown pass from Andrew Hatch in the spring game … Opted to enroll at LSU to play both football and baseball despite being selected in the 10th round of the 2006 Major League Baseball Draft by the Minnesota Twins. SOPHOMORE SEASON (2007) Played in 12 of the Tigers’ 14 games with five starts ... Pulled in 13 catches for 143 yards ... Had a breakout game in his first career start against Middle Tennessee, catching a teamleading and career-high six passes for 82 yards … Notched two catches go for 30 yards against Florida. TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2006) Played in eight games as a true freshman ... Had two catches on the year ... Pulled in a career-long 22-yard grab against Arizona ... Had 3-yard catch against Tulane … Returned one kickoff for 20 yards. LSU BASEBALL TEAM (2008) Hit .297 (52-for-175) with six homers, 29 RBI and 44 runs in 52 games with 42 starts … Made the move from centerfield to left field … Batted .429 (6-for-14) in the NCAA Super Regional vs. UC Irvine with a homer, three RBI and three runs … Made two incredible diving catches during the NCAA Tournament, one of which was on ESPN SportsCenter’s Top 10 plays … Scored the game-winning run in LSU’s remarkable ninth-inning comeback vs. Rice at the College World Series … Scored from second base on a sacrifice fly at Auburn on May 17 … Delivered an inside the park home run on March 8 vs. Stetson, the first by an LSU player since 1999. LSU BASEBALL TEAM (2007) Played and started 55 games in baseball during the spring of 2007 … Batted .258 (54-for209) with three home runs and 21 RBI … Added eight doubles and a triple … Led the Tigers in stolen bases (18) and runs (41) … Named SEC Freshman of the Week on Feb. 26 for his play in three-game series against Central Florida … Made a spectacular game-ending catch in center field to preserve LSU’s 5-3 win at Arkansas on May 6; he leaped and caught a fly ball at the top of the wall that would have tied the game in the bottom of the ninth inning. HIGH SCHOOL Considered the top wide receiver prospect in Louisiana by many recruiting publications … Played quarterback for Westgate … A threat to score every time he touches the ball … Led Westgate to the Class 5A quarterfinals in 2005 … Named to the Tigerbait.com Louisiana Top 20, the Baton Rouge Advocate Super Dozen, the Mobile Register Super Southeast 120, the New Orleans Times-Picayune Top 16 Blue-Chip list, and the Orlando Sentinel All-Southern Team … Also named the Class 5A Offensive MVP in 2005 after passing for 1,720 yards and 10 touchdowns and rushing for 834 yards and 12 touchdowns … Accounted for well over 2,000 total yards as a junior … Coached by Craig Brodie. PERSONAL Full name is Jared Christopher Mitchell … Parents are Craig and Debra Mitchell … Has one brother, Derek … Born Oct. 13, 1988, in New Iberia … Majoring in general studies with concentrations in business administration, communication studies and sociology. MITCHELL’S CAREER HIGHS Receptions: 6 vs. Middle Tennessee, 2007 Yards: 82 vs. Middle Tennessee, 2007 Long: 32 vs. Middle Tennessee, 2007 2006 2007 Totals 13-0 14-3 27-3 9 52 61 21 12 33 30 64 94 0.5-1 4-33 4.5-34 0-0 3-32 3-32 1-0 2-0 3-0 1 3 4 0 1 1 3 0 3 0 1-0 1-0 86 Chris Mitchell Wide Receiver 6-0 • 176 • Jr. • 2L Marrero, La. John Ehret HS Sure-handed wide receiver who brings a wealth of experience at the position in 2008 … Is expected to play a key role in the Tigers’ 3-wide sets. SOPHOMORE SEASON (2007) Earned playing time in 11 of the Tigers’ 14 games and recorded three starts ... Missed both the Auburn and Kentucky games with an injury ... Caught five passes for 56 yards … Pulled in three passes for 32 yards, both career highs, against Tulane ... Had one catch vs. both Mississippi State and Kentucky. TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2006) Played in eight games with no starts … Recorded one catch for a 3-yard gain against Arizona in the second week of the season. HIGH SCHOOL One of the most versatile athletes in the state of Louisiana as a senior in 2005 … Played quarterback, wide receiver, safety, punter and kick returner as a senior at John Ehret … Team only played six games in 2005 due to the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina … Accounted for 15 touchdowns in his senior season en route to earning all-state honors … Named to the Tigerbait.com Louisiana Top 20, Tom Lemming’s Top 100 Football Recruits, the Baton Rouge Advocate Super Dozen, the Mobile Register Super Southeast 120, and the New Orleans Times-Picayune Top 16 Blue-Chip list … Had 65 catches for more than 1,500 yards and 12 touchdowns as a junior … A two-time all-district, all-metro and all-state selection … Also a track and field standout … Coached by Billy North. PERSONAL Full name is Christopher Laver Mitchell … Goes by Chris … Mom is Carolyn Mitchell … Has six siblings – Vernon, Dewayne, Kijuanna, Anniska, Jabarre, and Ciearre … Born Dec. 25, 1986, in New Orleans … Majoring in general studies with concentrations in African-American studies, communication studies and sociology. 2008 LSU FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE 89 LSU INTRO THIS IS LSU TIGERS COACHES REVIEW HISTORY LSU The Tigers MITCHELL'S CAREER RECEIVING STATS YEAR G-GS REC. YDS. TD LG freshman … Will contribute to the Tigers’ extremely talented right tackle position that includes Ricky Jean-Francois and Marlon Favorite … Had two sacks in a spring scrimmage. 2006 2007 Totals 8-0 12-5 20-5 2 13 15 25 143 168 0 0 0 22 32 32 26 Richard Murphy Running Back 6-1 • 198 • So. • 1L Rayville, La. Rayville HS TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2007) A true freshman that saw action in eight games, with two starts (Louisiana Tech and Arkansas) ... Got the starting nod in place of Marlon Favorite at left tackle ... Finished the year with 17 tackles and two pass break-ups … Against Louisiana Tech, finished the night with a career-high six tackles, including his first for a loss, and two pass break-ups ... Had five tackles against Arkansas … Made his collegiate debut at Tulane. HIGH SCHOOL The top interior defensive line prospect in the state and one of the best at his position in the nation … Rated the No. 8 defensive tackle prospect in the nation by Rivals.com … Received Class 5A first-team all-state honors with 72 tackles (17 for losses), 18 sacks, 25 quarterback hurries, eight forced fumbles and two recovered fumbles as a senior … 2006 MVP of the New Orleans Times-Picayune's All-Metro team and a SuperPrep All-American … Member of the Atlanta Journal Constitution Super Southern 100, New Orleans TimesPicayune's Blue-Chip List and Baton Rouge Advocate Super Dozen … Recorded 80 tackles and eight sacks as a junior … Coached by Billy North. PERSONAL Full name is Drake M. Nevis … Parents are Darrell and Vivian Nevis … Has one brother, Darrell, Jr.; and one sister, Braianne … Born May 8, 1989, in Thibodaux … Undecided on a major. NEVIS’ CAREER HIGHS Total tackles: 6 vs. Louisiana Tech, 2007 Tackles for loss: 1, twice NEVIS’ CAREER DEFENSIVE STATS YEAR G-GS UT AT TT TFL SACKS PBU QBH INT FF FR Versatile player who contributes in a variety of ways … Has great hands out of the backfield and can also be used in blocking situations … Explosive first step with tremendous speed … Poised for a breakout season after having one of the best spring practices of any LSU player. REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON (2007) Played in all 14 games in a backup role … Rushed for 230 yards and two touchdowns on 35 carries … Averaged 6.6 yards per rush … Added another 74 yards on eight receptions … Had long run of 53 yards against Louisiana Tech … Rushed for 33 yards on just two carries in win over Ohio State … Carried the ball three times for a career-high 62 yards in the win over Louisiana Tech ... Picked up 35 yards on a career-high six rushes against Mississippi State ... Posted identical rushing stats against Tulane ... Scored the first touchdown of his career on a eight-yard run against Middle Tennessee ... Added his second TD on a two-yard run vs. Kentucky ... Also a key member of the Tigers’ special teams units he has recorded 10 tackles in that capacity. TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2006) Redshirted as a true freshman in 2006 … Forced to redshirt after missing all of preseason camp getting through the NCAA Clearinghouse. HIGH SCHOOL Highly-touted running back prospect with outstanding speed and instincts … A three-time first-team all-state selection at Rayville … Ranked as the state’s fourth-best prospect by Tigerbait.com … Also a member of the Atlanta Journal Constitution Super Southern 100, the Baton Rouge Advocate Super Dozen, the Mobile Register Super Southeast 120, the New Orleans Times-Picayune Top 16 Blue-Chip list, and the Orlando Sentinel All-Southern Team … School moved to Class 3A prior to the 2005 season … Rebounded from a torn ACL suffered at the end of his junior season to rush for 1,559 yards and 22 touchdowns as a senior … Had a breakout junior season by rushing for 2,107 yards and 24 touchdowns … Finished a stellar high school career ranked fifth on the state’s all-time list with 7,059 career rushing yards … Led team to the second round of the Class 3A state playoffs in 2005 … Also competed in track and field where he was the LHSAA Class 2A State Champion in the javelin … Coached by Bo Barton. PERSONAL Full name is Richard Lee Murphy … Born Sept. 18 in 1986, in Monroe … Parents are the late Robinson and Anna Murphy … Comes from family of nine brothers and sisters. MURPHY’S CAREER RUSHING HIGHS Attempts: 6, twice Yards: 62 vs. La. Tech, 2007 Touchdowns: 1, twice Long: 53 vs. La. Tech, 2007 MURPHY’S CAREER RUSHING STATS YEAR G-GS ATT. YDS. TD LG 2007 8-3 10 7 17 2.0-6 0-0 2 0 0 0 0 49 Kirston Pittman Defensive End 6-4 • 254 • Sr. • 3L Garyville, La. East St. John HS • 2007 SEC Defensive Lineman of the Week (Sept. 8 vs. Virginia Tech) • 2003 Freshman All-SEC (Sporting News) Returns to LSU after the NCAA granted a sixth year of eligibility following the 2007 season … Goes into the 2008 season as the only active player in college football who has been a part of two BCS National Championship teams … Pittman was a true freshman on LSU’s 2003 three national title team and was a starter on last year’s championship squad … Persevered after a pair of injuries cost him two full seasons in both 2005 and 2006 … Returned to full speed a year ago and made an immediate impact, leading the Tigers in sacks (8.0) and tackles for loss (13.0) … Goes into the 2008 season as a team leader, both on and off the field … Player who is very active in the community on just about a weekly basis … Graduated in the fall of 2007 with a degree in general studies. MURPHY’S CAREER RECEIVING HIGHS Receptions: 2, three times Yards: 22 vs. Kentucky, 2007 Long: 21 vs. Ole Miss, 2007 2007 14-0 35 230 2 53 MURPHY'S CAREER RECEIVING STATS YEAR REC. YDS. TD LG 2007 8 74 0 21 92 Drake Nevis Defensive Tackle 6-1 • 288 • So. • 1L Marrero, La. John Ehret HS SENIOR SEASON (2007) Played and started all 14 games at defensive end … Led the Tigers in both sacks (8.0) and tackles for loss (13.5) … Second among LSU defensive linemen in tackles with 68 … Added 14 quarterback hurries and an interception … Earned SEC Defensive Player of the Week honors following the Virginia Tech game where he led the team with a career-high eight stops ... Had six tackles in the win over Alabama, including a career-high three TFL and a career-best two sacks ... Against Tulane, led the team with seven tackles ... Matched that tackle total vs. both Florida and Kentucky ... Also picked off the first pass of his career in the win over Florida … Interception against Florida ignited a late LSU rally that saw the Tigers overcome a 10-point deficit in the final 12 minutes to win the contest … LSU scored five plays later to pull to within 24-21 … LSU went on to win that game 28-24 … Capped season with seven tackles, including one sack for a 3-yard loss, in the win over Ohio State. REDSHIRT JUNIOR SEASON (2006) Missed all of 2006 after tearing Achilles tendon during an offseason workout. JUNIOR SEASON (2005) Redshirted after missing the entire season with a foot injury. SOPHOMORE SEASON (2004) Played in 12 games with one start … Started for first time in his career at right defensive end against Vanderbilt … Capped season with 21 tackles and five tackles totaling 25 yards in losses … Had three sacks, one each against Florida, Vanderbilt and Ole Miss. An outstanding young inside defensive player that promises to have a bright future at LSU … Made his presence felt immediately with two starts and playing time in eight games as a true 90 2008 LSU FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE The Tigers TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2003) True freshman that saw action on third-down situations … Earned Freshmen All-SEC honors from the Sporting News … Also named honorable mention Freshmen All-American by Collegefootballnews.com … Played in 13 games with no starts … Had 15 tackles and two sacks … Fourth on the team with 17 quarterback hurries … Had first sack of career in win over Georgia … Added another sack in win over South Carolina … Sat out the Western Illinois game with a knee sprain … Recovered a fumble in win over Arizona and forced a fumble in victory over South Carolina. HIGH SCHOOL Considered one of the top prep defenders Louisiana … Ranked as the No. 13 defensive end by Tom Lemming of ESPN.com … Member of College Football News' Top 150 Prospects, SuperPrep All-America 288, Baton Rouge Advocate Super Dozen, the New Orleans TimesPicayune's Top 25 Blue-Chip list and the Shreveport Times' Top 20 … A dominating pass rusher who made 42 tackles as a senior, blocked three punts, and had one interception returned for a touchdown ... Registered 40 tackles and 12 sacks as a junior ... Coached by Larry Dauterieve. PERSONAL Full name is Kirston Jarre Pittman … Born on Jan. 18, 1985, in New Orleans … Parents are Thomas and Emma Pittman … Has four siblings, David, Thomas, Darwin and Louis … Older brother Thomas Pittman played several years in the NFL. PITTMAN’S CAREER HIGHS Total tackles: 8 vs. Virginia Tech, 2007 Tackles for loss: 3 vs. Alabama, 2007 Sacks: 2 vs. Alabama, 2007 Interceptions: 1 vs. Florida, 2007 PITTMAN’S CAREER DEFENSIVE STATS YEAR G-GS UT AT TT TFL SACKS INT PBU QBH FF FR LSU INTRO THIS IS LSU TIGERS COACHES REVIEW HISTORY LSU 56 Perry Riley Linebacker 6-1 • 232 • Jr. • 2L Ellenwood, Ga. Stephenson HS Talented linebacker who emerged from spring workouts as LSU’s starter at the buck linebacker position … Will also contribute on special teams again this year … Backed up Luke Sanders at linebacker in 2007. SOPHOMORE SEASON (2007) Played in all 14 of LSU’s games ... Tallied 24 tackles, including 1.5 for losses and a half sack ... Had a career night against Louisiana Tech, recording a team high-tying seven tackles ... Had five stops, including a half sack and a tackle for loss against Middle tennessee ... Was nearly as good against Virginia Tech, making four tackles ... Recorded two solo tackles in the 2008 BCS National Championship Game vs. Ohio State … Also a key contributor on the Tigers’ special teams units, he was credited with 14 tackles in that role. TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2006) Saw action in seven games as a true freshman ... Was credited with four tackles, making two against Kentucky and one each vs. Arizona and Mississippi State. HIGH SCHOOL Solid linebacker rated in the top three at his position Georgia … Versatile, athletic presence who also saw action at running back and strong safety … Formed arguably the nation’s most intimidating linebacking core with teammate Marcus Ball and LSU signee Kelvin Sheppard … As a senior, recorded 131 tackles, four interceptions, two sacks, five tackles for loss and one defensive touchdown … Member of the Atlanta Journal Constitution Top 50 for Georgia and the Mobile Register Super Southeast 120 in 2005 … Racked up 96 tackles, eight sacks and five forced fumbles in 2004 … Coached by Ron Gartrell. PERSONAL Full name is Perry Alphonso Riley … Parents are Perry and Fonda Riley … Has two siblings, Jasmin and Jordan … Born May 3, 1988, in Atlanta, Ga. … Majoring in general studies with concentrations in African-American studies, communication studies and corrections. RILEY’S CAREER HIGHS Total tackles: 5 vs. Louisiana Tech, 2007 Tackles for loss: 1 vs. Middle Tennessee, 2007 Sacks: 0.5 vs. Middle Tennessee, 2007 RILEY’S CAREER DEFENSIVE STATS YEAR G-GS UT AT TT TFL SACKS PBU QBH INT FF FR 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 Totals 13-0 6 9 15 2-14 12-1 10 11 21 5-25 -- Did not play (foot) --- Did not play (Achilles tendon) -14-14 32 36 68 13.5-73 39-15 48 56 104 20.5-112 2-25 3-19 0 0 2 1 17 1 1 0 1-0 0 8-50 13-94 1-0 1-0 1 4 14 32 0 1 0 1-0 34 Stevan Ridley Fullback 5-11 • 209 • Fr. • RS Natchez, Miss. Trinity Episcopal HS Hard-nosed runner at fullback who drew praise from the LSU coaches during the Tigers’ spring workouts … Should contribute in a reserve role to Quinn Johnson in 2008 … Led the Purple team with 42 yards rushing on eight attempts in the annual spring game and added 64 yards on nine rushes in the first scrimmage … Received a redshirt as a true freshman. 2006 2007 Totals 7-0 14-0 21-0 1 10 11 3 14 17 4 24 28 0 1.5-10 1.5-10 0 0.5-6 0.5-6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2007) Redshirted as a true freshman in 2007. HIGH SCHOOL Widely-considered the top all-around athlete in the state of Mississippi … Two-way star who played running back, fullback, quarterback, and linebacker in high school … Rated the No. 5 fullback recruit in the nation by Scout.com … Named first team all-state by the Clarion Ledger after accumulating 3,089 yards rushing and 28 touchdowns as a senior … Also passed for 627 yards … Totaled 85 tackles at linebacker … Awarded as the 2006 Natchez Democrat Metro Player of the Year … Led his team to the 1A state championship, a game in which he had 52 carries for 317 yards and three touchdowns … As a junior, tallied over 2,300 all-purpose yards, including 1,800 yards rushing with 22 touchdowns … Coached by David King. PERSONAL Full name is Stevan Todd Ridley … Parents are Leon Ridley III and Carolyn Ridley … Has one brother, Chad … Born Jan. 27, 1989 … Undecided on a major. 85 Alex Russian Tight End 6-4 • 230 • Fr. • RS Round Rock, Texas Round Rock HS One of LSU’s tight end prospects who will contribute in the future … Contributed a 50-yard catch in one of the Tigers’ first spring scrimmages … Earned a redshirt in 2007 as a true freshman. TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2007) Redshirted as a true freshman in 2007. HIGH SCHOOL A blue-chip tight end from the state of Texas … Ranked the 21st-best tight end in the nation by Rivals.com … Member of the Houston Chronicle Top 100 and earned Class 5A honorable mention all-state honors … Had 22 receptions for 315 yards and seven touchdowns … Led his team to a regional semifinal berth in the Class 5A playoffs … Caught a 10-yard touchdown pass in the Dragons' win over A&M Consolidated at College Station … The team later upset undefeated Lufkin in the area round, a game in which he had four receptions for 57 yards and one touchdown … Coached by Lanny Wilson. PERSONAL Full name is Alexander Thomas Russian … Parents are Tom Russian and Sylvia Acosta … Has one sister, Annie … Born Jan. 26, 1989, in Austin, Texas … Undecided on a major. 2008 LSU FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE 91 LSU INTRO THIS IS LSU TIGERS COACHES REVIEW HISTORY LSU The Tigers 32 Charles Scott Running Back 5-11 • 226 • Jr. • 2L Saline, La. Jonesboro-Hodge HS 11 Kelvin Sheppard Linebacker 6-3 • 223 • So.• 1L Stone Mountain, Ga. Stephenson HS A hard-working, multi-talented running back ... Good instincts with the ball in his hands ... Runner who can get yardage either between the tackles or on the edge ... Expected to share carries at the starting running back position with Keiland Williams and Richard Murphy … Recipient of the Eric Andolsek Leadership Award following the spring game. Linebacker who has earned his chance to start after backing up Ali Highsmith in 2007 at the will position … Turned in a terrific spring and was one of nine players to receive the Alvin Roy Fourth Quarter Award for outstanding performance in the offseason … Plays an important role in special teams … High school teammate of Perry Riley. SOPHOMORE SEASON (2007) A dual threat who picked up 324 yards on 45 carries (7.2 yards per carry) on the ground, while adding another 115 yards on 12 catches through the air ... Credited with seven touchdowns (five rushing, two receiving) ... Punched in a pair of TDs against Kentucky ... Was the Tigers’ leading rusher in that game, picking up a season-best 94 yards on seven carries ... Total included a career-long 55-yard run ... Also had two rushing TDs in the Tigers’ win over Tulane ... In all, carried the ball six times for 53 yards (8.8 avg.) against the Green Wave ... Led all Tiger rushers with 66 yards and a score against Ole Miss ... His receiving touchdowns came against Mississippi State and Middle Tennessee … Hauled in a 16-yard pass in the 2008 BCS National Championship Game vs. Ohio State. TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2006) A young, talented running back who saw action in seven games, with one start ... Racked up 277 yards and five touchdowns on just 46 carries ... Averaged 6.0 yards per touch ... Earned his first career start against Mississippi State and scored a career-high tying two touchdowns ... A week earlier, recorded his first career 100-yard rushing game against Tulane (week four), picking up 101 yards and two touchdowns on 15 carries, all of which marked career highs ... With the performance became the quickest true freshman to 100 yards since Kevin Faulk did so in the second game of his career in 1995 ... Led the team with 56 yards on nine carries against Kentucky ... Had a season-long 38-yard run against Arizona to score the first touchdown of his career. HIGH SCHOOL Consensus top running back prospect in the state of Louisiana and one of the most highly recruited in the nation … Named Mr. Football in the state of Louisiana as well as being the state’s Gatorade Player of the Year … Other honors in 2005 included: Tigerbait.com Louisiana Top 20, FSN South’s Countdown to Signing Day “All-South” first-team, Atlanta Journal-Constitution Super Southern 100, Baton Rouge Advocate Super Dozen, Mobile Register Super Southeast 120, New Orleans Times-Picayune Top 16 Blue-Chip list, Orlando Sentinel Louisiana Player of the Year and Orlando Sentinel All-Southern Team … Runs with outstanding power and balance … A versatile player who has played running back, linebacker and defensive back in his high school career … Led high school team to the Class 2A quarterfinals in 2005 … Finished an outstanding high school career by rushing for 2,039 yards and 28 touchdowns with an 8.2 yards per carry average as a senior … Rushed for 1,672 yards and 18 touchdowns as a junior … A three-time all-district performer at running back and has received one all-district selection as a defensive back … A multi-sport star who was also an all-district performer in baseball and basketball … Coached by Shannon Brown. PERSONAL Full name is Charles Edward Scott, Jr. … Born Aug. 8, 1988, in Tampa, Fla. … Parents are Charles and Phyllis Scott … Has five siblings - Edward, Samuel, Keante, Kalaya, and Charmian … Majoring in general studies with concentrations in business administration, communication studies and sociology. SCOTT’S CAREER RUSHING HIGHS Attempts: 15 vs. Tulane, 2006 Yards: 101 vs. Tulane, 2006 Touchdowns: 2, three times Long: 55 vs. Kentucky, 2007 SCOTT’S CAREER RUSHING STATS YEAR G-GS ATT. YDS. TD LG REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON (2007) A backup at the Will linebacker position who played in each of the Tigers’ 14 games ... Credited with 21 tackles, two tackles for loss, two forced fumbles and pass breakup on the year ... Turned in the best game of his career in the win over Louisiana Tech, registering seven tackles and his first career forced fumble ... Recorded three stops against Middle Tennessee ... Made his first career tackle for loss against Tulane ... Also a key member of the special teams units, recorded 15 tackles in that capacity. TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2006) Redshirted as a true freshman in 2006. HIGH SCHOOL One of the top linebackers Georgia … Part of a trio of Division I linebacker prospects at Stephenson High School in 2006, including LSU signee Perry Riley … Instrumental in leading his team to a 12-2 record with 102 tackles, 10 sacks, an interception for a touchdown (40 yards), two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery … Turned in a season-best 17 tackles and two sacks against Lowell High School … Concluded a brilliant junior season with 106 tackles (15 for losses), four sacks, two interceptions and one fumble recovery … A proven basketball and track athlete … Ran the 200-meter dash and placed as a regional and county finalist in the shot put … Named to the Atlanta Journal Constitution Georgia Top 50 … Coached by Ron Gartrell. PERSONAL Full name is Kelvin Anthony Sheppard … Parents are Kelvin and Tamara Sheppard … Born Jan. 2, 1988 … Majoring in general studies with concentrations in African-American studies, communication studies and sports studies. SHEPPARD’S CAREER HIGHS Total tackles: 7 vs. Louisiana Tech, 2007 Tackles for loss: 1 vs. Tulane, 2007 SHEPPARD’S CAREER DEFENSIVE STATS YEAR G-GS UT AT TT TFL SACKS PBU QBH INT FF FR 2007 14-0 15 6 21 2.0-4 0 1 0 0 2 0 27 Curtis Taylor Free Safety 6-3 • 204 • Jr. • 2L Franklinton, La. Franklinton HS SCOTT’S CAREER RECEIVING HIGHS Receptions: 3 vs. Middle Tennessee, 2007 Yards: 22 vs. Middle Tennessee, 2007 Touchdowns: 1, twice Long: 20 vs. Arkansas, 2007 One of the most imposing figures in the LSU secondary ... Had another outstanding spring and goes into 2008 as a second-year starter at free safety ... Hard-hitter who also displays sound technique and great knowledge of the game ... Has good range at safety and provides solid help in run support … Recipient of the Most Improved Award for the defense for his performance during spring drills … Had one interception in a spring scrimmage. 2006 2007 Totals 7-1 14-0 21-1 46 45 91 277 324 601 5 5 10 38 55 55 SCOTT’S CAREER RECEIVING STATS YEAR G-GS REC. YDS. TD LG 2006 2007 Totals 7-1 14-0 21-1 3 12 15 24 115 139 0 2 2 16 20 20 JUNIOR SEASON (2007) Replaced four-year starter and NFL first-round draft pick LaRon Landry at starting free safety ... Finished the year with 54 tackles, including one for a loss and a sack ... Played in all 14 games with 13 career starts … Broke up six passes, picked off three others, recovered a fumble and registered a quarterback hurry ... Delivered a game-clinching interception late in the fourth quarter of the 2008 BCS National Championship Game that set up a score … Added five tackles against the Buckeyes … Registered a career-high eight tackles and a PBU in the win over Florida ... Matched that tackle total, picked off a pass, broke up another and had a quarterback hurry vs. Ole Miss ... Recovered the fumble that set up the game-winning score against Alabama ... Intercepted the first pass of his career against Mississippi State ... Had three tackles, including his first sack and TFL, vs. Virginia Tech. 92 2008 LSU FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE The Tigers SOPHOMORE SEASON (2006) Played in 12 of 13 games, all in a reserve roll ... Was credited with 12 tackles and a pass breakup ... Was responsible for a season-high four tackles in LSU’s victory over Arizona. REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON (2005) Played in 11 games, all in a reserve roll … Saw most of his action on special teams … Had three tackles and one pass breakup to his credit … Recorded two tackles vs. Tennessee and broke up a pass against Ole Miss. TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2004) Redshirted as a true freshman in 2004. HIGH SCHOOL One of the state's most underrated players in 2003 ... A versatile, all-around athlete who played safety, quarterback and wide receiver ... Made the move from quarterback to wide receiver midway through his junior year … Racked up 562 yards with 28 catches and six touchdowns as a senior ... Named to the Baton Rouge Advocate Super Dozen and to the New Orleans Times-Picayune's Top 20 Blue-Chip list … All-district selection who helped the Demons to a 7-5 record and a state regional appearance in 2003 ... One of the highest recruited players to ever come out of Franklinton ... Coached by Shane Smith. PERSONAL Full name is Curtis Trishton Taylor … Born July 13, 1985, in Bogalusa … Parents are Curtis, Jr., and Annette Taylor … Has eight brothers and sisters - Tiffany, Stephanie, Shawana, Timirria, Jhyryn, Britney, Brannon, and Colby … Majoring in general studies with a emphasis in African-American studies, communication studies and sports studies. TAYLOR’S CAREER HIGHS Total tackles: 8, twice Tackles for loss: 1 vs. Virginia Tech, 2007 Sacks: 1 vs. Virginia Tech, 2007 Interceptions: 1, twice TAYLOR’S CAREER DEFENSIVE STATS YEAR G-GS UT AT TT TFL SACKS PBU QBH INT FF FR LSU INTRO THIS IS LSU TIGERS COACHES REVIEW HISTORY LSU PERSONAL Full name is Terrance Lee Toliver … Parents are Terry Toliver and Sheila Williams … Has five siblings – Terry, Shattera, Ashley, Jr., Herold and Terry … Born May 7, 1988 … Undecided on a major. TOLIVER’S CAREER HIGHS Receptions: 3 vs. Louisiana Tech, 2007 Yards: 119 vs. Louisiana Tech, 2007 Touchdowns: 1, three times Long: 71 vs. Louisiana Tech, 2007 TOLIVER'S CAREER RECEIVING STATS YEAR G-GS REC. YDS. TD LG 2007 14-2 10 249 3 71 31 John Williams Cornerback 5-11 • 175 • Fr. • RS Breaux Bridge, La. Breaux Bridge HS A truly elusive player who is expected to contribute in many ways in 2008 … Should see action at cornerback in a backup role and can field punts and kicks as part of his versatility … Enters fall camp after a solid spring that saw him contribute as a return specialist … Received a redshirt as a true freshman in 2007. TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2007) Redshirted as a true freshman. 0 0 1.0-6 1.0-6 0 0 1.0-6 1.0-6 1 1 6 8 0 0 1 1 0 0 3-26 3-26 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2005 2006 2007 Totals 11-0 12-0 14-13 37-13 2 2 34 38 1 10 20 31 3 12 54 79 80 Terrance Toliver Wide Receiver 6-5 • 190 • So. • 1L Hempstead, Texas Hempstead HS HIGH SCHOOL One of the prized all-around athletes in the state for 2007 who could play on both sides of the ball … Excelled at quarterback and free safety for Breaux Bridge … Received Class 4A first team all-state recognition after making 63 tackles with three picks as a senior … As a senior, rushed for 511 yards on 52 carries and seven touchdowns … Member of the Baton Rouge Advocate Super Dozen and New Orleans Times-Picayune's Blue-Chip List … Enjoyed a fabulous junior campaign and was named to the Class 4A all-state first team after leading the squad to its first-ever state championship … As a junior quarterback, rushed for 660 yards and 10 touchdowns and threw for 641 yards and six touchdowns … Was also an effective punt and kick returner … Named the PelicanPreps.com Athlete of the Week on Sept. 7, 2005, for his performance in a win against Lafayette … Rushed 10 times for 98 yards and one touchdown, completed a touchdown pass and scampered 78 yards on a fumble return in the final seconds of the game for the winning score … Comes from a high school program that produced former LSU defensive backs Jessie Daniels and Jonathan Zenon … Coached by Michael Mowad … Cousin of former LSU and NFL running back Domanick (Davis) Williams. PERSONAL Full name is John Henry Williams … Parents are John and Sarah Williams … Has two sisters, Lacey and Tara … Born Jan. 18, 1989, in Lafayette … Majoring in business. • 2007 Freshman All-SEC (SEC Coaches, Rivals.com) A 2007 Freshman All-SEC selection who made an impact in LSU’s 3-wide sets … Outstanding hands and speed with prototypical size … Has a knack for toughness and gaining yards after the catch … Great field presence and can be dangerous in the open field … Started three games as a true freshman and saw action in every contest of 2007. TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2007) Extremely talented true freshman who saw action in all 14 games with two starts ... Caught 10 passes for 249 yards and three touchdowns ... Named to the SEC All-Freshman Team … Recorded his first career 100-yard receiving game vs. Louisiana Tech, hauling in three passes for 119 yards and a touchdown ... Performance included a career-long 71-yard TD grab ... 100-yard receiving game was the first by a true freshman at LSU since Michael Clayton recorded 105 yards in the 2002 Sugar Bowl ... Also pulled in TD passes against Virginia Tech and Middle Tennessee. HIGH SCHOOL An elite wide receiver rated in the top five at his position in the nation … Rated the No. 1 wide receiver in America by Scout.com and ESPN.com … Ranked the No. 11 overall prospect in the nation by ESPN.com … Considered the second-best receiver in the country by Rivals.com … One of the top three players in the state of Texas … Named to the Parade All-America team … Played for the West team at the U.S. Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio, Texas … Made four catches for 27 yards and one touchdown in a winning effort … Hauled in 42 passes for 861 yards and six touchdowns as a senior … Caught 50 passes for 780 yards and 10 touchdowns as a junior … Averaged 22.4 yards per a catch … Also recorded 51 tackles at free safety in 2005 … Member of the Houston Chronicle Top 100 and the Austin AmericanStatesman 55 … Was also the Texas state long jump champion and a double-figure scorer on the basketball team … Coached by Ricky Sargent. 2008 LSU FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE 93 LSU INTRO THIS IS LSU TIGERS COACHES REVIEW HISTORY LSU The Tigers 5 Keiland Williams Running Back 6-0 • 226 • Jr. • 2L Lafayette, La. Hargrave Military Academy 97 Al Woods Defensive Tackle 6-4 • 316 • Jr. • 2L Elton, La. Elton HS LSU’s most explosive runner who displayed his talented abilities in 2007 ... Emerged late in the 2006 season as LSU’s “go-to” back and shared carries with Jacob Hester and Charles Scott in 2007 ... Shows great change-of-direction ability and tremendous quickness ... Good pass catcher out of the backfield as well … Has played in 23 career games with one start. Physically imposing defensive lineman who gives LSU one of the nation’s best tandems at left tackle ... Will backup Charles Alexander at the position in 2008 … Played in six games as a true freshman in 2006 ... Does an outstanding job against both the run and the pass with great strength … Projected to be an NFL Draft first round pick when his college playing days are finished … Has seen action in 18 career games. SOPHOMORE SEASON (2007) An exceptional runner with both size and speed ... Ranked as the second-leading rusher on the year with 478 yards and six touchdowns on 70 carries ... Averaged 6.8 yards per touch ... Also a threat through the air with nine catches for 113 yards and a score ... Had a career night in the win over Virginia Tech, carrying the ball seven times for a career-best 126 yards and a career high-tying two touchdowns ... Performance was the second 100-yard rushing game of his career ... Scored on an incredible 67-yard TD run against the Hokies where he leaped over a defender and crossed the field … Rushed for two TDs in the season-opening win over Mississippi State ... Also had a rushing touchdown vs. Ole Miss ... Caught the first TD pass of his career on a 46-yard grab vs. Auburn ... Had two carries for 20 yards in the 2008 BCS National Championship Game. TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2006) An exceptional runner with both size and speed, he was the second-leading rusher despite playing in just nine games, with one start ... Picked up 436 yards and five touchdowns on 74 carries ... Averaged 5.7 yards per touch ... Was his most productive in LSU’s last six games ... Capped the season with his first career 100-yard rushing game ... Ran for a career-high 107 yards and two touchdowns on 14 carries in the 42-17 dismantling of Notre Dame in the Allstate Sugar Bowl ... Was LSU’s leading rusher against Alabama, carrying the ball nine times for 79 yards (8.8 avg.) and a touchdown, a performance that included a career-long 38-yard TD run ... Also led all Tiger rushers against Arkansas, picking up 70 yards and a score on 13 carries ... Scored his other TD on a seven-yard run vs. Tennessee. HIGH SCHOOL One of the top running back prospects in the country … Arguably the top prep school prospect for the Class of 2006 … A punishing runner with an extraordinary combination of size and speed … Completed his eligibility at Hargrave Military Academy in Chatham, Va. … Became the first running back in school history to rush for more than 1,000 yards … Finished the season with 160 carries for 1,325 yards and 12 touchdowns … Rushed for more than 2,500 yards and 30 touchdowns in his junior season at Northside High School … Named the offensive MVP of Class 4A in Louisiana in 2004 .. Ranked as the nation’s No. 3 running back prospect by Scout.com … Coached at Hargrave by Robert Prunty. PERSONAL Full name is Keiland Terrell Williams … Born Aug. 14, 1986, in Lafayette, La. … Mom is Clarissa Tolliver … Has one brother – Keedrick, and two sisters – Keedra and Kaysha … Majoring in communication studies. WILLIAMS’ CAREER RUSHING HIGHS Attempts: 17 vs. Tennessee, 2006 Yards: 126 vs. Virginia Tech, 2007 Touchdowns: 2, three times Long: 67 vs. Virginia Tech, 2007 WILLIAMS’ CAREER RUSHING STATS YEAR G-GS ATT. YDS. TD LG SOPHOMORE SEASON (2007) One of the top backup defensive linemen on the squad and in the SEC … Played in 12 of the Tigers’ 14 games, including the BCS National Championship Game … Finished the year with 22 tackles – 13 solo and nine assisted – with two sacks for a loss of 15 yards … His three fumble recoveries tied for the SEC lead with South Carolina’s Eric Norwood … Added one quarterback hurry … Earned his first career start against Tulane, getting the nod at right tackle ... Finished the game with two tackles, a sack and a fumble recovery ... Registered a career-high five tackles in the win over Louisiana Tech ... Had four stops vs. Tennessee in the SEC Championship Game. TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2006) A top prospect out of high school, he played in six games, including the Allstate Sugar Bowl, as a true freshman ... Credited with seven tackles on the season ... Was in on a career-high three stops and a sack against Kentucky ... Also had three stops against LouisianaLafayette. HIGH SCHOOL Rated amongst the top defensive tackle prospects in the country by every major recruiting publication … A consensus Top 100 player in the country … Earned All-America honors as a senior by Parade Magazine, USA Today, and Reebok … Represented the state of Louisiana in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl …Possesses a great work ethic with a constant motor … Finished an outstanding high school career in 2005 with 109 tackles and 12 tackles for loss in his senior season … Had 100 tackles and 11 tackles for loss as a junior … Received firstteam all-state and all-district honors his last two seasons … Also played on the offensive line during his senior season … Ranked as the top prospect in the state of Louisiana by Tigerbait.com and as the nation’s 15th-best recruit by ESPN.com … Named to Tom Lemming’s 2005 All-America team, the FSN South’s Countdown to Signing Day “All-South” second-team, the Atlanta Journal Constitution Super Southern 100, the Baton Rouge Advocate Super Dozen, the Mobile Register Super Southeast 120 and the New Orleans Times-Picayune Top 16 Blue-Chip list … Coached by Brett Fuselier. PERSONAL Full name is Al Joseph Woods … Parents are Al and Phyllis Woods … Born March 25, 1987, in Jennings … Majoring in general studies with concentrations in African-American studies, communication studies and sports studies. WOODS’ CAREER HIGHS Total tackles: 5 vs. Louisiana Tech, 2007 Tackles for loss: 1, twice Sacks: 1, twice WOODS’ CAREER DEFENSIVE STATS YEAR G-GS UT AT TT TFL SACKS PBU QBH INT FF FR WILLIAMS’ CAREER RECEIVING HIGHS Receptions: 2, three times Yards: 46 vs. Auburn, 2007 Touchdowns: 1 vs. Auburn, 2007 Long: 46 vs. Auburn, 2007 2006 2007 Totals 9-1 14-0 23-1 76 70 146 436 478 914 5 6 11 38 67 67 2006 2007 Totals 6-0 12-0 18-0 3 13 16 4 9 13 7 22 29 0.5-1 2.0-15 2.5-16 0.5-1 2.0-15 2.5-16 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 WILLIAMS’ CAREER RECEIVING STATS YEAR G-GS REC. YDS. TD LG 2006 2007 Totals 9-1 14-0 23-1 4 9 13 14 113 127 0 1 1 12 46 46 94 2008 LSU FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE Signee Profiles LSU INTRO THIS IS LSU TIGERS COACHES REVIEW HISTORY LSU 81 Chancey Aghayere 6-4 • 243 • Defensive Line Garland, Texas Garland HS Southern 100 … Earned Class 2A all-state honors in both his junior and senior years … Caught 32 balls for 312 yards and one touchdown as a senior … Racked up another 234 yards and helped pave the way for a pair of 1,000 yard rushers his junior year … Coached by Mike Collins … Plans to major in finance … Born March 1, 1989. 46 Tyler Edwards 6-3 • 240 • Tight End Monroe, La. Ouachita Parish HS 36 Derrick Bryant 6-0 • 185 • Defensive Back Lawrenceville, Ga. Peachtree Ridge HS • SuperPrep All-American • The ESPN.com 150 • ESPN.com Top 10 tight end • U.S. Army All-American Bowl Participant (West Roster) • Scout.com Top 100 • The ESPN.com 150 • ESPN.com Top 5 defensive end • SuperPrep All-American One of the top defensive linemen in the nation … Quick off the edge and disruptive in the backfield … Rated the No. 14 overall prospect in the nation and No. 3 defensive end by ESPN.com … A consensus four-star player by both Scout.com and Rivals.com … Named to the Rivals.com 250 and rated the No. 10 defensive end … Ranked No. 16 on the Rivals.com Texas Top 100 for 2008 … Listed No. 6 on SuperPrep’s Texas 110 … Member of the Houston Chronicle Top 100 for Texas … Listed as the No. 2 player on the Austin American Statesman 55 … Participated in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl for the West team … Finished his senior season with 78 tackles and 12 sacks … Recorded 54 tackles (21 tackles for loss) and five sacks as a junior … Timed at 4.7 in the 40-yard dash and recorded a 32-inch vertical jump … Coached by Jeff Jordan … Born Sept. 17, 1989. Rated the No.28 prospect in Georgia by Rivals.com … Rated among the top 10 at his position by Varsity Sports Media … The Nation’s No. 25 cornerback by Rivals.com … Ranked in Georgia Top 50 in 2008 … Tallied 72 stops and broke up 12 passes in 2007 … Racked up 80 tackles and 12 catches for 300 yards as a junior … The three-star cornerback/safety has been clocked at 4.55 in the 40-yard dash … Coached by Bill Ballard … Born Oct.29, 1989. 88 Chase Clement 6-6 • 245 • Defensive End Thibodaux, La. E.D. White HS Sure-handed tight end who follows in his brother’s (Eric Edwards) footsteps to LSU … One of the nation’s top tight end prospects … Rated by ESPN.com as the nation’s No. 6 tight end … Member of the ESPN.com 150 … Rated as a four-star tight end and as the nation’s No. 26 player at that position by Rivals.com … The No.5 rated prospect in Louisiana by Rivals.com … Member of the Rivals250 … Member of the Atlantic Journal Constitution Super Southern 100 and 2008 Baton Rouge Advocate Super Dozen … Played in Under Armor All-State Game … Selected as a first team All-State tight end for two consecutive years … Recorded 19 receptions for 213 yards and two touchdowns as a senior … As a junior, he finished the season with 23 receptions for 360 yards and four touchdowns … His brother Eric was a four-year letterwinner for LSU from 2000-03 … Eric was a starter on LSU’s national title team in 2003 … Coached by John Carr … Born Dec. 1, 1988. 22 Ryan Baker 6-0 • 210 • Linebacker Grand Ridge, Fla. Blountstown HS • SuperPrep All-American 71 Cordian Hagans 6-5 • 290 • Defensive Line Snellville, Ga. Northview HS • Rivals.com Top 100 • SuperPrep All-American One of the top linebackers in the nation … Explosive athlete who can roam the field sideline to sideline … Drawn comparisons to former LSU All-American Ali Highsmith … Ranked as the No. 6 outside linebacker in the nation by Rivals.com with a four-star rating … Named a PrepStar AllAmerican … Member of the Atlanta Journal Constitution Super Southern 100 and a first-team selection to the Tallahassee Democrat’s All Big-Bend team … Earned Class 2B all-state team honors as both a senior and a junior … Named a finalist for Class 2B Mr. Football in the state of Florida as a junior … Had 139 tackles as a senior … Registered 139 tackles (22.5 for losses) and 8.5 sacks his junior year … Also added 974 rushing yards and 15 touchdowns … Timed at 4.5 in the 40-yard dash with a 32-inch vertical leap … Coached by Greg Jordan … Born Oct. 27, 1989. One of the top rated players in the state … Possesses a striking combination of size and athleticism … Extremely versatile player who played both tight end and linebacker in high school … Figures to play either defensive end or tight end at LSU … Active, physical presence who exhibits a mean streak … Named to the Rivals.com 250 with a four-star rating … Listed as a PrepStar All-American … Played in the inaugural OffenseDefense All-American Bowl in Miami, Fla. … Member of the Baton Rouge Advocate Super Dozen, New Orleans TimesPicayune Top 25 Blue-Chip List and Atlanta Journal Constitution Super Southern 100 … Had 96 tackles (12 for losses), six sacks and eight forced fumbles en route to Class 3A MVP honors as a senior … Named District 7-3A MVP after averaging 15.2 yards per catch and recording 79 tackles and three sacks as a junior … Had 43 tackles and was a first team all-district selection as a sophomore … Coached by Kyle Lasseigne … Nephew of three former LSU players, Ruffin Rodrigue Sr., Ruffin Rodrigue Jr. and the late Eric Andolsek … Born Aug. 1, 1989. Considered one of the top defensive line prospects in the state of Georgia ... Has the tools to play either offensive or defensive line at LSU … Physical player at the point of attack with a relentless motor … Possesses great size and displays good upper body strength … A former basketball player who did not begin playing football until his junior season in high school … Member of the PrepStar All-Southeast Region Team … Finished his senior season with 58 tackles (nine for losses), six sacks and four batted balls … Racked up 56 tackles and three sacks as a junior … Timed at 4.9 seconds in the 40-yard dash ... Coached by Don Savage … Born Feb. 7, 1989. 37 Karnell Hatcher 6-2 • 190 • Defensive Back Delray Beach, Fla. Atlantic Community HS 89 Lavar Edwards 6-4 • 300 • Defensive End Gretna, La. Desire Street Academy • The ESPN.com 150 82 Matt Branch 6-5 • 240 • Tight End Monroe, La. Sterlington HS • SuperPrep All-American • Rivals.com Top 10 tight end A blue-chip tight end rated among the best in the nation at his position … A big target who flashes soft hands and creates mismatches in the passing game … Uses his active feet to sustain blocks … Has the frame to add bulk and play offensive tackle … Named to the Rivals.com 250 and ranked as the nation’s No. 6 tight end … Member of the Baton Rouge Advocate Super Dozen, New Orleans Times-Picayune Top 25 Blue-Chip List and Atlanta Journal Constitution Super Outstanding defensive line prospect that excelled on both sides of the ball in high school … Player with exceptional quickness for his size … Projects to play on defensive line at LSU … Ranked among the top 40 players in Louisiana by Rivals.com … Named to the Baton Rouge Advocate’s Super Dozen … As a fullback in high school, rushed for over 850 yards and had 10 touchdowns as a junior … Had 12 touchdown catches as a tight end during his senior season … Coached by Mickey Joseph … Born on April 29, 1990. Considered one of the top defensive prospects out of the southeast … A hard hitting defensive back who possesses the size of a linebacker … Has closing speed that compliments his ability to explode on contact … Earned a spot on the Mobile Press-Register’s Super Southeast 120… Will be an intimidating presence in LSU’s secondary … Considered the 18th best safety by Rivals.com … A member of SuperPrep’s All-Dixie team … A Class 5A second team all-state selection as a senior … A twotime member of the All-Palm Beach County team … Missed most of his senior season with a bruised MCL … Named to the Class 5A all-state third team as a junior … Recorded 65 tackles as a junior in addition to his two interceptions, four fumble recoveries and a blocked field goal … Picked off seven passes as a sophomore … Has a 35-inch vertical leap … Was an alldistrict performer in both basketball and track … Coached by Andre Thaddies … Born Jan. 8, 1980. 2008 LSU FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE 95 LSU INTRO THIS IS LSU TIGERS COACHES REVIEW HISTORY LSU Signee Profiles 72 Alex Hurst 6-5 • 290 • Offensive Line Arlington, Tenn. Arlington HS One of the largest prospects to come out of the state of Tennessee … Will add depth to an outstanding offensive line at LSU … Has an incredible work ethic … Named the Tennessee Sports Writers’ Association’s Class 5A first team … Named to the Superprep All-Dixie team … A member of the Varsity Sports Media's Tennessee Football magazine Phenoms 32, which compiles the top 32 players in the state of Tennessee … Despite his size, possesses the speed of a defensive lineman … Averaged nearly five pancake blocks a game during his junior and senior seasons … Wowed coaches during Les Miles Tiger Football camp in the summer of 2007 … Coached by Chris Wiley … Born Nov. 8, 1989. 9 Jordan Jefferson 6-4 • 210 • Quarterback Destrehan, La. Destrehan HS LSU’s secondary … Possesses shutdown coverage abilities, as well as the speed to match up well with the nation’s fastest receivers … A consensus five-star prospect by all major recruiting services … Named to the prestigious Parade AllAmerica team … Also named the USA Today Defensive Player of the Year ... Selected a first-team All-American by USA Today and SuperPrep … A member of SuperPrep’s All-Dixie team … Named the Class 6A-5A-4A Player of the Year by the South Florida Sun-Sentinel … Earned a spot on the Mobile PressRegister’s Super Southeast 120 … Also named to the Atlanta Journal Constitution’s Super Southern 100 … Participated in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl … Was one of six finalists for the U.S. Army Player of the Year Award … Intercepted five passes as a senior in addition to making 21 tackles … Considered a threat on the offensive side of the ball as a senior, rushing for 733 yards and 11 touchdowns … Named the Defensive MVP at the 2007 U.S. Army Junior Combine … Earned Rivals.com junior All-America team honors … Was a consensus selection as a junior to the All-Broward Country first team … Earned Class 5A all-state second team honors as a junior … Picked off seven passes as a junior to compliment his 37 tackles … Reached the endzone seven times during his junior campaign – three times on kickoffs, twice as a receiver and twice on the ground … Rushed for 213 yards on just 10 carries … Runs the 40-yard dash in 4.47 seconds … Relative of Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Bryant McFadden, New York Giants wide receiver Sinorice Moss and Washington Redskins wide receiver Santana Moss … Coached by James Jones … Born July 11, 1990. 19 Deangelo Peterson 6-3 • 195 • Wide Receiver New Orleans, La. Desire Street Academy • SuperPrep All-American • Rivals Top 25 Athletes An extremely versatile and highly recruited wide receiver … Will impact an already deep receiver corps early in his collegiate career … A consensus four-star athlete by all major recruiting services … A member of Atlanta Journal Constitution’s Super Southern 100 … Named to the Superprep All-Southwest team … Considered the sixth best prospect out of the state of Louisiana by Rivals.com … Ranked in the top 25 best athletes in the nation by Rivals.com … Named to the Class 1A first team as a senior … Caught 38 passes for 647 yards and nine touchdowns during senior season at Desire Street Academy … Also recorded 104 tackles, four interceptions, 3.5 sacks and one return for a touchdown as a defensive back … As a junior, totaled 743 yards and six touchdowns on 43 receptions … Also notched 76 tackles … Runs the 40-yard dash in 4.5 seconds … A two-sport athlete at Desire Street Academy, also staring for the basketball team … Has only played organized football for four years … Coached by Mickey Joseph … Born Jan. 11, 1989. 64 P.J. Lonergan 6-4 • 290 • Offensive Line New Orleans, La. Rummel HS 57 Kyle Prater 6-2 • 215 • Linebacker Kerrville, Texas Tivy HS • SuperPrep All-American quarterback • Scout.com Top 20 quarterback • Rivals Top 10 pro-style quarterback A tall, mobile, athletically-built quarterback that comes from a winning high school program … Highly recruited quarterback who is considered a four-star pro-style quarterback by Rivals.com … Impressed coaches and players with his athletic ability at the Nike camp in Columbia, Mo. … A member of Rivals.com Top 250 … Earned Louisiana Top 40 honors from Rivals.com … Named to the Superprep All-Southwest team … A 2008 Baton Rouge Advocate Super Dozen selection … Named to the Class 5A all-state first team as a senior … Also named the Class 5A Offensive Player of the Year … As a senior, helped Destrehan High School clinch the Class 5A state championship, finishing with a 15-0 record … Threw for 2,846 yards, 24 touchdowns and only three interceptions during Destrehan’s championship season … Completed 64.8 percent of his passes for a quarterback rating of 172.5 … Started the first half of his junior season before suffering a broken wrist after slamming it into the helmet of current LSU defensive tackle Drake Nevis … Guided Destrehan to a 6-0 record, passing for 1,666 yards, 20 touchdowns and four interceptions during his junior season … Finished his high school career with a perfect record (21-0) in games in which he started … Runs the 40-yard dash in 4.6 seconds … Coached by Steve Robichaux … Born Aug. 25, 1990. A strong, intense guard who will provide quality depth on the offensive line for the Tigers in 2008 … One of the best run blockers to come out of the state of Louisiana … Has the strength to drive a defensive lineman off the line of scrimmage with ease … Three-year starter at powerhouse Rummel High School … Named to the Class 5A all-state and all-metro teams as a senior … Earned SuperPrep All-Southwest team honors … A member of the Rivals.com Louisiana Top 40 … As a junior, captured first-team all-district honors … Has great footwork despite his size … Explodes off the ball … Considered the top blocker on an offensive line that produced five 1,000 yard rushers during the last two seasons … Runs a 5.0 in the 40yard dash … Routinely bench presses over 300 pounds and squats 500 pounds … His father, Pat, was an offensive lineman for the Tigers in the late ‘70s, lettering in 1978 … Coached by Jay Roth … Born July 30, 1990. • U.S. Army All-American Bowl Participant (West Roster) One of the top linebackers in the state of Texas … Has all the attributes of an outstanding linebacker – great nose for the ball, good instincts, and has the ability to get off blocks … Named to the Rivals.com Texas Top 100 and rated as the No. 10 weakside linebacker in the nation by Scout.com … Rated the No. 31 outside linebacker in the nation by Rivals.com … Named to the Prep Star Magazine All-Midlands Region Team …Was named to the all-state first team as a senior after recording 146 tackles, 12 quarterback hurries, nine tackles for loss and three sacks … As a junior, recorded 126 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, three sacks, and one interception … Timed at 4.47 in the 40yard dash … Also a standout baseball player in high school … Coached by Mark Smith … Born on July 8, 1989. 73 Thomas Parsons 6-5 • 272 • Offensive Line Canyon Lake, Texas Smithson Valley HS 75 Greg Shaw 6-5 • 285 • Offensive Line Hialeah, Fla. Monsignor Edward Pace HS • PrepStar All-American One of the top offensive linemen in the state of Florida … Displays solid footwork and excellent upper body strength … Named to the Rivals 250 with a four star rating … Ranked the No. 35 prospect in the state of Florida by Rivals.com … Listed as a PrepStar All-American … Rated the nation’s No. 16 offensive tackle by ESPN.com … Earned Class 3A all-state honors as both a junior and a senior … Increased his stock with an excellent showing at the Nike camp in Athens, Ga. … Registered 79 pancake blocks as a junior and 65 pancake blocks as a senior … Plans to major in business … Coached by Alvin Slaughter … Born Jan. 27, 1990. 7 Patrick Johnson 6-1 • 175 • Cornerback Pompano Beach, Fla. Ely HS • Parade All-American • USA Today Defensive Player of the Year • USA Today All-USA First Team • No. 5 rated player nationally by Rivals • No. 8 rated player nationally by ESPN • Top-rated cornerback by Scout.com • SuperPrep Elite 50 • SuperPrep All-American Highly-touted physical athlete who is considered the best cornerback in the nation … Should see time immediately in One of the southwest’s top offensive tackles … A top blocker for nationally renowned high school program Smithson Valley in Spring Branch, Texas … Earned SuperPrep All-Southwest team honors … A first-team all-state selection by TexasFootball.com … Honorable mention all-state by Rivals.com … Named to the Houston Chronicle’s Top 100 … Also a member of the Top 100 from Texas by Rivals.com … Impressed coaches and players with his combine scores at the Texas Portion of the All-American Regional Combine Tour … Named to the Scout.com All-Combine team for his efforts … As a junior, earned all-district honors while helping Smithson Valley win a district championship … Possesses great speed despite his massive frame … In addition to his success on the gridiron in high school, was an excellent shot put and discus competitor … Coached by Larry Hill … Born Jan. 17, 1990. 96 2008 LSU FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE Signee Profiles LSU INTRO THIS IS LSU TIGERS COACHES REVIEW HISTORY 51 Clay Spencer 6-6 • 285 • Offensive Line Baton Rouge, La. Parkview Baptist HS also named Louisiana 4A Defensive Player of the Year … In 2006, played on both sides of the ball and had 62 carries for 564 yards and eight touchdowns with 10 receptions for 205 yards and two touchdowns on offense and recorded 30 tackles and three interceptions, two of which he returned for touchdowns on defense … Timed at 4.49 seconds in the 40yard dash … Younger brother of LSU safety Curtis Taylor … Brother Jhyryn also signed with LSU … Coached by Shane Smith … Born on Jan. 29, 1990. named first-team all-state after he caught 76 passes for 1,521 yards and 17 touchdowns … Timed at 4.40 in the 40-yard dash … Coached by Bo Barton … Born on April 10, 1989. DeAngelo Benton 6-3 • 205 • Wide Receiver Bastrop, La. Hargrave Military Academy • Rivals.com Prep Top 50 2008 • Parade All-American in 2007 • SuperPrep All-American in 2007 The top prep school player in the nation for 2008 after earning Parade All-America honors as a senior in high school in 2007 … Signed with LSU again in 2008 after originally signing with the Tigers in 2007 … Spent a year at Hargrave Military Academy to qualify academically … Polished receiver with superb allaround skills … Has the speed to beat defenders vertically and excels in jump ball situations … Named the 2006 Class 4A MVP after hauling in 40 catches for 947 yards and 15 touchdowns in leading Bastrop to its second-straight state title … Averaged 23.6 yards per catch his senior season … Member of the Baton Rouge Advocate Super Dozen, New Orleans Times-Picayune's Blue-Chip List and Atlanta Journal Constitution Super Southern 100 following senior season … Caught 41 passes for 869 yards and 11 touchdowns as a junior in 2005 … Earned 4A all-state honors as a junior … Timed at 4.45 seconds in the 40yard dash with a 37-inch vertical leap … Former high school teammates with freshman defensive lineman Kentravis Aubrey … Coached by Robert Prunty at Hargrave Military Academy and by Brad Bradshaw at Bastrop … Born Nov. 17, 1987. A physical and athletic offensive line prospect … Can play multiple positions along the offensive line … Very good at picking up defenders in the open field … Shows great ability to play in space and lock on to moving defenders … Possesses great footwork and shows quickness when pulling off the line to make a block … Rated as the seventh best player in Louisiana by Rivals.com and as the nation’s No. 11 center by ESPN.com … Named to Mobile Press-Register ‘s Super Southeast 120, New Orleans Times-Picayune’s Blue-Chip List, PrepStar’s All-Southeast Region team and the Baton Rouge Advocate’s Super Dozen … Key member of Parkview Baptist’s 3A state title team in 2007 … Was named to the all-state first team as senior in 2007 … Named first-team all-district in 2006 … Coached by Kenny Guillot … Born on April 4, 1990 16 Jhyryn Taylor 6-1 • 180 • Wide Receiver Franklinton, La. Franklinton HS LSU 35 Ryan St. Julien 6-1 • 185 • Cornerback St. Martinville, La. Catholic High of New Iberia Talented receiver with excellent speed and toughness … Named to the Rivals.com Louisiana Top 30… Rated as the No. 50 athlete in the nation by Rivals.com … Rated as the 12th best overall prospect in Louisiana by Rivals.com … Named to the New Orleans Times-Picayune’s Blue-Chip List, Mobile PressRegister’s Super Southeast 120 and PrepStar’s All-Southeast Region team … First-team all-state in 2007 after catching 47 passes for 827 yards and 14 touchdowns … As a junior, had 40 receptions for 650 yards and seven touchdowns … Younger brother of LSU safety Curtis Taylor … Brother Brandon also signed with LSU … Coached by Shane Smith … Born on Oct. 26, 1988. Tim Molton 55 Kellen Theriot 6-1 • 225 • Linebacker Houston, Texas Episcopal HS 6-3 • 195 • Wide Receiver Montz, La. Destrehan HS A tall, fast target at wide receiver that should become a favorite of Tiger quarterbacks … An all-district athlete in football, basketball and track … Rated as the No. 13 prospect in the state of Louisiana by Rivals.com … Earned a spot on SuperPrep’s All-Southwest team … Named to the Mobile PressRegister’s Super Southeast 120 … A member of the 2008 Baton Rouge Advocate Super Dozen … A Class 5A all-state honorable mention honoree … Was a top target of Destrehan quarterback Jordan Jefferson, a fellow LSU signee … Caught 44 passes for 912 yards and 11 touchdowns during Destrehan’s Class 5A championship season in 2007 … Punted for Destrehan, averaging 42 yards per punt, earning first-team all-district honors … Came into his own as a junior, catching 36 passes for 608 yards and eight touchdowns … Possess blazing speed, running the 40-yard dash in 4.45 seconds … Can stretch defenses with his speed … Excels at catching short passes and turning them into long gains … Also the Class 5A state runnerup in the long jump as a junior at 24 feet, 2.75 inches … Coached by Steve Robichaux … Born Aug. 29, 1989. Talented defensive back that has a knack for making big plays … Has great hands and also doubles as a kick returner … Can play any position in the secondary … Rated as the No. 30 cornerback in the nation by ESPN.com and as the No. 20 overall prospect in Louisiana by Rivals.com … Member of New Orleans Times•Picayune’s Blue-Chip List, Mobile PressRegister’s Super Southeast 120, PrepStar’s All-Southeast Region team and Baton Rouge Advocate’s 2008 Super Dozen … Named first-team 3A all-state as a return specialist in 2007… Started at quarterback his senior year while also seeing action in the secondary … As a senior, scored 23 total touchdowns rushing, passing and returning ... Rushed for 914 yards and 15 touchdowns on 117 carries as a senior while throwing for 177 yards and 4 touchdowns on only 19 completions throughout the season ... Named first-team all-district as a junior after recording 57 tackles, five interceptions and two fumble recoveries … A multi-sport athlete in high school, he won the Division II state indoor high jump title as a junior as well as being named to the all-district basketball team … Set school record in the high jump with a leap of 6-foot-7 … Coached by Craig Brodie … Born Jan. 19, 1990. Named to the Texas Top 100 by Rivals.com… Rated as the No. 44 inside linebacker in the nation by ESPN.com … Named to PrepStar’s All-Midlands Region team … Played quarterback in high school but will move to linebacker at LSU … Enrolled early at LSU in January and participated in spring practice … Threw for 1,500 yards and 12 touchdowns while also rushing for 700 yards and eight touchdowns his junior year … Started his high school career at Acadiana High School in Lafayette, La., then transferred to Episcopal … Coached by Steve Leisz … Born on Aug. 5, 1989. 21 Chris Tolliver 6-1 • 189 • Wide Receiver Rayville, La. Rayville HS 15 Brandon Taylor 5-11 • 178 • Defensive Back Franklinton, La. Franklinton HS • Rivals.com Top 100 • SuperPrep All-American • Rivals.com Top 10 cornerback Listed as the top-rated cornerback in Louisiana in 2007 … An impressive athlete with exceptional versatility who can play several positions … An explosive hitter and sideline-to-sideline performer with range in zone and man coverage … Listed as the ninth-best cornerback prospect in the nation by Rivals.com … Overall, listed as the second-best prospect in Louisiana … Named to PrepStar’s Top 300 All-America team, Atlanta Journal Constitution’s Super Southern 100, New Orleans Times-Picayune’s Blue-Chip List, Mobile Press-Register’s Super Southeast 120 and the Baton Rouge Advocate’s 2008 Super Dozen … Had 89 tackles and five interceptions in his senior season … Was an all-state selection his senior year and • Rivals.com Top 100 • The ESPN.com 150 • ESPN.com Top 15 wide receiver • SuperPrep All-American One of the nation’s top wide receivers … Has some of the best feet and acceleration of any receiver in his class … Plays excellent in space and has ability to be a dangerous returner … Shows tremendous toughness catching passes over the middle and has excellent body control … Rated 11th best wide receiver in the nation by ESPN.com and listed as the best deep threat prospect in high school football by Rivals.com … Listed as the No. 1 college prospect by Rivals.com … Named to the Atlanta Journal Constitution’s Super Southern 100, New Orleans Times-Picayune’s Blue-Chip List, Mobile Press-Register’s Super Southeast 120 and the Baton Rouge Advocate’s Super Dozen … Had 54 catches for 697 yards and seven touchdowns during his senior season … Also added 238 yards rushing and two touchdowns on just 11 carries in 2007 … As a junior, was 2008 LSU FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE 97